Tony Takitani
Loneliness is a prison.
2004 · 77 min · ★ 6.8 · Drama
A reclusive illustrator falls in love with a young woman who addictively shops for clothing.
Directed by Jun Ichikawa · Written by Jun Ichikawa
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Issey Ogata Tony Takitani / Shozaburo Takitani -
Rie Miyazawa Konuma Eiko / Hisako -
Hidetoshi Nishijima Narrator -
Miho Fujima Hisako's Sister -
Mari Hayashida -
Hiroshi Yamamoto - T Takafumi Shinohara Young Tony Takitani
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