Emi-Abi
Originally released in 2016. Emi-Abi is a drama/comedy film. directed by Kensaku Watanabe. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ryu Morioka, Tomoya Maeno, and Haru Kuroki
Synopsis
Up-and-coming manzai stand-up comedy duo Emi-Abi has lost consummate funny man Unno (a surprisingly touching Tomoya Maeno) to an accident, leaving conceited straight man Jitsudo (Ryu Morioka) to contend with his diminished career prospects as a bland, pretty face entertainer. Guided by his manager Natsumi (Haru Kuroki), who demonstrates stronger comedy chops than her own star, Jitsudo comes to learn the circumstances of his friend's passing, as well as the life-and-death stakes of a career in comedy. Demonstrating a careful balance of tone across tragedy and deadpan and gross-out humor, writer/director Kensaku Watanabe expands "Emi-Abi"'s hilarious premise into a strikingly assured meditation on artistic rivalry and self-actualization.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 3, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Bitters End
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emi-Abi about?
Up-and-coming manzai stand-up comedy duo Emi-Abi has lost consummate funny man Unno (a surprisingly touching Tomoya Maeno) to an accident, leaving conceited straight man Jitsudo (Ryu Morioka) to co...
Who directed Emi-Abi?
Emi-Abi was directed by Kensaku Watanabe.
How long is Emi-Abi?
Emi-Abi has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Emi-Abi released?
Emi-Abi was released on September 3, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Emi-Abi?
The main cast of Emi-Abi includes Ryu Morioka, Tomoya Maeno, Haru Kuroki, Hirofumi Arai, Mari Yamachi.