Germany / Apr 17, 2004 / Nippon Connection Film Festival
1h 5min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
The film tells the story of Aiko, a 35-year-old mute woman who works in a bowling alley, and her brief romance with Yoshioka, a younger man who works as a postal carrier. The two meet when Aiko accidentally knocks Yoshioka off his bicycle, and they have a sexual encounter soon after. Aiko begins preparing lunchboxes and giving them to Yoshioka at his workplace as a way of expressing affection, which she cannot do verbally.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Kazunori Sakurai | Matsuo |
| Hiroshi Sato | Bowling king |
Genres
RomanceDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | たまもの |
| Original language | 日本語 (JA) |
| Spoken languages | 日本語 |
| Production countries | Japan |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Kokuei Company |
| Release date | 20 novembre 2004 |
| Production | Keiko Satô |
| Writer | Shinji Imaoka |
| Cinematography | Kazuhiro Suzuki |
| Assistant directors | Ippei Itou, Shinji Imaoka |
| Camera operators | Kazuhiro Suzuki |
| Additional photography | Kazuhiro Suzuki |
| Budget | 35.000 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Japan / Nov 20, 2004
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