Shangri-La
Originally released in 2002. Shangri-La is a comedy/drama film. directed by Takashi Miike.
Starring Show Aikawa, Shiro Sano, and Yuu Tokui
Synopsis
Shangri-La follows the lives of a group of homeless people in Japan who run into a man who nearly commits suicide and decide to help him out of his financial troubles. Using their various ingenious resources they embark on a complex scheme to blackmail a crooked businessman, whose bankruptcy claim has put people out of work. It’s a fun romp as these seemingly homeless people manage to outsmart the very people who cast them from society.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 3, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (7 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shangri-La about?
Shangri-La follows the lives of a group of homeless people in Japan who run into a man who nearly commits suicide and decide to help him out of his financial troubles. Using their various ingenious...
Who directed Shangri-La?
Shangri-La was directed by Takashi Miike.
How long is Shangri-La?
Shangri-La has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Shangri-La released?
Shangri-La was released on August 3, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shangri-La?
The main cast of Shangri-La includes Show Aikawa, Shiro Sano, Yuu Tokui, Midoriko Kimura, Kogan Ashiya.