Whistling...1985

Whistling...1985

1986 · 56 min

Is this fiction or reality? The filmmaker himself suddenly appears on screen with his real name, and the process of making a film with his friends is described. There are casual, everyday conversations with a girl who happens to be an actress and her friends. At the end, the filmmaker visits the girl's room. This is the "truth of the filmmaker's own life" captured by the camera, which moves almost continuously and without any sense of artifice. The last scene in particular is condensed and infinitely endearing.

Directed by Ryosuke Hashiguchi

Your Rating

Cast

Ryosuke Hashiguchi Himself

Make it a double feature

3h 5m together

Whistling...1985

Like Grains of Sand

Both from Ryosuke Hashiguchi.

More from Ryosuke HashiguchiSee all →

To Mom, with Love

To Mom, with Love · 2024

To Mom, with Love

MovieDramaComedy

Three sisters gather to celebrate their mother's birthday at a relaxing ryokan with onsen; each other's company seems far from the relaxation they are after. (Movie edit of the 5-episodes TV drama).

All Around Us

All Around Us · 2008

Kanao, a courtroom portrait artist, observes crimes, scandals and the decline of Japanese values without passing judgement. As he and his wife endure the tragedy of their first child’s death, hope slowly unfolds and their love story flickers to life once again.

Zentai

An omnibus collection of six short films the stories are the result of skull sessions at workshops lead by writer and director Ryosuke Hashiguchi. The film depicts body-length tight fetishists called Zentai. The members of the group convene at a karaoke parlor and celebrate their obsession together.

A Secret Evening

A Secret Evening · 1989

A Secret Evening

Ito, Yoshida, Kanbara, and Harumi are high school classmates. Ito secretly has feelings for his best friend, Yoshida. Yoshida doesn't seem confused by Ito's feelings, but simply accepts them naturally. However, one night.

Like Grains of Sand

Like Grains of Sand · 1995

Like Grains of Sand

A coming-of-age story. Shuji, a Japanese teen, is falling in love with his friend Hiroyuki, however, Hiroyuki is attracted to Kasane, the new girl in their class.

Hush!

MovieDramaComedy

Naoya and Katsuhiro are boyfriends, new in their relationship. Things are uneven at first—Naoya is open and free while Katsuhiro is cautious and closeted—but nothing compares to the chaos that arrives when Asako, a troubled woman with a history of psychiatric problems, abortions, and casual sex, asks Katsuhiro to conceive a child with her.

Okāsan ga Isho

Okāsan ga Isho · 2024

Okāsan ga Isho

SeriesFamilyDrama

The drama is a family story with a lot of black humor about the tragedy and joy of three sisters who gave their mother a trip to a hot spring for her birthday.

Three Stories of Love

Three Stories of Love · 2015

Three Stories of Love

A depressed widower, a bored housewife, and a gay lawyer all intersect in this triptych of love lost.

A Touch of Fever

A Touch of Fever · 1993

A Touch of Fever

MovieRomanceDrama

Tatsuru and Shinichiro’s relationship shifts from casual to complicated as love and emotions blur the lines between their work and personal lives.

Sunset

Early work of the celebrated director.

Level 7 + α

Level 7 + α · 1978

Early work of the celebrated director.

Mirrorman hakusho

Mirrorman hakusho · 1989

Mirrorman hakusho

Early work of the celebrated director.

Whistling Boy

Whistling Boy · 1984

8mm work from the director

Lala...

Lala... · 1981

Hashiguchi's own high school years from 1979 to 1981 on 8mm.

One Hour Left Until the First Affair

One Hour Left Until the First Affair · 2021

One Hour Left Until the First Affair

A love omnibus drama which shows how lovers are connected through mind and body.

More Like This

Couldn't load this row right now.

Rate this film

Your ratings make Midnight smarter