Kikuchi
Originally released in 1991. Kikuchi is a feature film. directed by Kenchi Iwamoto. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jiro Yoshimura, Yasuhiro Oka, and Misa Fukuma
Synopsis
Saddled with a slavish, boring laundry job and no social life whatsoever, Kikuchi rarely leaves his bare apartment except to follow home and spy on a supermarket check-out girl. But there's no one he can tell about his secret passion, least of all his gawping, work-shy colleague. Even a stray kitten can't alleviate Kikuchi's frustration; clearly, something's got to give... This first film by a former manga illustrator, a terse and enigmatic blend of black comedy and psychodrama, has been compared to both Eraserhead and Chantal Akerman's Jeanne Dielman; another point of reference might be the slow, deceptively banal domestic dramas of Ozu, with whom Iwamoto shares a penchant for a mostly static camera, simple compositions, and an eye for the absurd details of everyday life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 22, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 8m
68 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kikuchi about?
Saddled with a slavish, boring laundry job and no social life whatsoever, Kikuchi rarely leaves his bare apartment except to follow home and spy on a supermarket check-out girl. But there's no one...
Who directed Kikuchi?
Kikuchi was directed by Kenchi Iwamoto.
How long is Kikuchi?
Kikuchi has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was Kikuchi released?
Kikuchi was released on February 22, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kikuchi?
The main cast of Kikuchi includes Jiro Yoshimura, Yasuhiro Oka, Misa Fukuma.