Uncle's Paradise
Originally released in 2006. Uncle's Paradise is a fantasy/drama film. directed by Shinji Imaoka. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Minami Aoyama, Mutsuo Yoshioka, and Shirō Shimomoto
Synopsis
This surrealistic comedy follows the life of Haruo Maekawa, a young man who makes a living catching squid. Haruo is obsessed with catching a legendary giant squid rumored to live in Tokyo Bay. Haruo's uncle Takashi, fallen on hard times, comes to stay with his nephew until he can get back on his feet. Uncle Takashi is addicted to energy drinks, and seduces any woman in sight, including Haruo's girlfriend Rika. While praying at a Shintō shrine, Uncle Takashi is bitten in the scrotum by a poisonous snake and dies. The uncle is destined to spend the afterlife in Hell unless his nephew and girlfriend can rescue him from the King of Hell.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 18, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Minami Aoyama
as Rika Kamiyama
Mutsuo Yoshioka
as Haruo Maekawa
Shirō Shimomoto
as Takeshi Takayama
Masataka Matsubara
as Kouichi Iwata
Rinako Hirasawa
as Woman in Uncle Takashi's dream
Harumi Ogawa
as Kyōko Oda
Daisuke Iijima
as Maruyama
Mari Yamaguchi
as Woman in Hell
Akira Sawada
as Woman in Hell
Hiroshi Sato
as Woman in Hell
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Kokuei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Uncle's Paradise about?
This surrealistic comedy follows the life of Haruo Maekawa, a young man who makes a living catching squid. Haruo is obsessed with catching a legendary giant squid rumored to live in Tokyo Bay. Haru...
Who directed Uncle's Paradise?
Uncle's Paradise was directed by Shinji Imaoka.
How long is Uncle's Paradise?
Uncle's Paradise has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Uncle's Paradise released?
Uncle's Paradise was released on September 18, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Uncle's Paradise?
The main cast of Uncle's Paradise includes Minami Aoyama, Mutsuo Yoshioka, Shirō Shimomoto, Masataka Matsubara, Rinako Hirasawa.