The Naive Goldfish movie poster

The Naive Goldfish

January 1, 1991 1h 21m

Originally released in 1991. The Naive Goldfish is a feature film. directed by Hiroshi Okamoto. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Yamashita Hiroshi, Naono Makoto, and Kido Yuji

Synopsis

Noriko is a pushy girl with her own way. Mamoru, the protagonist, is constantly being pushed around by her. And his eccentric friends. Suzuki is hated by everyone because he spits on everything. Mamoru's best friend, Ichiro, is a homosexual and likes Mamoru. Naomi, Ichiro's girlfriend, can only do everything according to the manual. All the time they are muttering, "Isn't there anything interesting? They are completely unfazed by the suicide of their colleague Hamada, who committed suicide by drowning himself in a toilet basin, and death is just a figment of their imagination. However, as if they too are being watched, one by one they become the heroes of the suicide game. Who will survive to the end? This is an absurd but realistic portrait of adolescence, in which the characters, deformed with their own personalities, coolly reflect the youthfulness of a time when apathy, emotionlessness and pessimism prevail.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1991 35 years ago
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Runtime 1h 21m 81 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Naive Goldfish about?

Noriko is a pushy girl with her own way. Mamoru, the protagonist, is constantly being pushed around by her. And his eccentric friends. Suzuki is hated by everyone because he spits on everything. Ma...

Who directed The Naive Goldfish?

The Naive Goldfish was directed by Hiroshi Okamoto.

How long is The Naive Goldfish?

The Naive Goldfish has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).

When was The Naive Goldfish released?

The Naive Goldfish was released on January 1, 1991 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Naive Goldfish?

The main cast of The Naive Goldfish includes Yamashita Hiroshi, Naono Makoto, Kido Yuji, Tsuchiumi Miyuki, Mio Keira.