Achilles and the Tortoise (2008)

  • NR
  • 11/03/2008 (US)
  • Comedy, Drama
  • 2h

Overview

Machisu is a painter. He never had the success he thinks he is entitled to. Regardless of this, he always remains trying to be successful. His wife Sachiko keeps supporting him, despite all setbacks.

Takeshi Kitano

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Takeshi Kitano's headshot

Takeshi Kitano

Machisu
Kanako Higuchi's headshot

Kanako Higuchi

Sachiko
Yûrei Yanagi's headshot

Yûrei Yanagi

Young Machisu
Kumiko Aso's headshot

Kumiko Aso

Young Sachiko
Akira Nakao's headshot

Akira Nakao

Risuke Kuramochi
Mariko Tsutsui's headshot

Mariko Tsutsui

Haru Kuramochi
Masatô Ibu's headshot

Masatô Ibu

Akio Kikuta
Nao Ômori's headshot

Nao Ômori

Art Dealer

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