Asako I & II

Author

Ryūsuke Hamaguchi

Call Number

• DVD FOREIGN (CEN, OSH)

Languages

In Japanese, with English subtitles.

Performers

Masahiro Higashide, Erika Karata.

Publication Information

[New York] : Grasshopper Film, [2020]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (119 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

Not rated.

Summary

Asako is a young woman who meets and falls madly in love with a drifter, Baku, who one day abandons her. Two years later, Asako sees Baku again, or, rather, a young, solid businessperson named Ryohei who bears a striking resemblance to her old flame. They begin to build a happy life together until traces of Asako's past start to resurface.

Notes

Title from container.

Based on the novel by Tomoka Shibasaki.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2018.

Special features: Exclusive interview with Ryūsuke Hamaguchi at the 56th New York Film Festival (27 minutes) ; Like nothing happened, a short film by Ryūsuke Hamaguchi (2003, 43 minutes) ; theatrical trailer.