Tony Takitani

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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