On November 25th 1970, a man committed ritual suicide inside the Tokyo headquarters of the Japanese Ministry of Defence, leaving behind a legacy of masterpieces and a controversy that echoes to this day. The man was Yukio Mishima, one of Japan's greatest and most celebrated novelists. With four members of his own private army - the Tatenokai - Mishima had taken the commandant hostage and called upon the assembled military outside the Ministry to overthrow their society and restore the powers of the Emperor. When the soldiers mocked and jeered Mishima, he cut short his speech and withdrew to the commandant's office where he committed seppuku - the samurai warrior's death - tearing open his belly with a ceremonial knife before being beheaded by one of his colleagues. What was Mishima truly trying to express through his actions? And what did he witness during his final moments?
Director
Two tales of phenomena: A mystery encountered by a couple who went fishing at the lake and a last resort to perform an exorcism on a woman's demonically possessed sister.
Two tales of phenomena: A mystery encountered by a couple who went fishing at the lake and a last resort to perform an exorcism on a woman's demonically possessed sister.
Screenplay
Hayasaki is an inventor working on an Artificial Body. It is not going well and he is stressed out and on the verge of being fired from the research division of his company. His doppelgänger appears to help him out of the rut he has created for himself.
Convenience Store Employee (uncredited)
Hace tiempo que Michi, Yunko y Yabe no tienen noticias de un amigo. Cuando Michi va a visitarlo a su casa lo encuentra un poco extraño. Aunque él dice encontrarse bien, al poco rato se encuentra colgado del techo. Por otro lado tenemos a Ryusuke, que prueba a conectarse a internet por primera vez, sin mucho éxito. De pronto su ordenador comienza a entrar solo en la red, y aparece una extraña página web, donde aparecen turbadoras imágenes de habitaciones oscuras y finalmente un inquietante mensaje: "¿Quieres ver un fantasma?".
Director of Photography
Between go-signals and stop-signals, Saburo's expectations of love grow. Rika toys with him, wondering how far he is conscious of her. Emi, who knowingly or unknowingly says nothing. By depicting the tension in the less-than-triangular relationship in a leisurely and fluffy manner, the film succeeds in summing up the game played by the three in a classy manner. The happy ending is convincing.
Script
Between go-signals and stop-signals, Saburo's expectations of love grow. Rika toys with him, wondering how far he is conscious of her. Emi, who knowingly or unknowingly says nothing. By depicting the tension in the less-than-triangular relationship in a leisurely and fluffy manner, the film succeeds in summing up the game played by the three in a classy manner. The happy ending is convincing.
Costume Design
Between go-signals and stop-signals, Saburo's expectations of love grow. Rika toys with him, wondering how far he is conscious of her. Emi, who knowingly or unknowingly says nothing. By depicting the tension in the less-than-triangular relationship in a leisurely and fluffy manner, the film succeeds in summing up the game played by the three in a classy manner. The happy ending is convincing.
Lighting Artist
Between go-signals and stop-signals, Saburo's expectations of love grow. Rika toys with him, wondering how far he is conscious of her. Emi, who knowingly or unknowingly says nothing. By depicting the tension in the less-than-triangular relationship in a leisurely and fluffy manner, the film succeeds in summing up the game played by the three in a classy manner. The happy ending is convincing.
Sound
Between go-signals and stop-signals, Saburo's expectations of love grow. Rika toys with him, wondering how far he is conscious of her. Emi, who knowingly or unknowingly says nothing. By depicting the tension in the less-than-triangular relationship in a leisurely and fluffy manner, the film succeeds in summing up the game played by the three in a classy manner. The happy ending is convincing.
Editor
Between go-signals and stop-signals, Saburo's expectations of love grow. Rika toys with him, wondering how far he is conscious of her. Emi, who knowingly or unknowingly says nothing. By depicting the tension in the less-than-triangular relationship in a leisurely and fluffy manner, the film succeeds in summing up the game played by the three in a classy manner. The happy ending is convincing.
Production Design
Between go-signals and stop-signals, Saburo's expectations of love grow. Rika toys with him, wondering how far he is conscious of her. Emi, who knowingly or unknowingly says nothing. By depicting the tension in the less-than-triangular relationship in a leisurely and fluffy manner, the film succeeds in summing up the game played by the three in a classy manner. The happy ending is convincing.
Director
Between go-signals and stop-signals, Saburo's expectations of love grow. Rika toys with him, wondering how far he is conscious of her. Emi, who knowingly or unknowingly says nothing. By depicting the tension in the less-than-triangular relationship in a leisurely and fluffy manner, the film succeeds in summing up the game played by the three in a classy manner. The happy ending is convincing.
