Kingyo (2009)
A university professor decides to go for a tour in Akihabara, guided by a young woman dressed up like a French maid. As they both walk through the streets of modern Tokyo, the man and the young woman gradually speak of a past they both share, and ultimately a painful love triangle that continues to haunt them. A poetic rumination in love, memories and loss told almost entirely with split screens.
Director: Edmund Yeo
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: December 3, 2009
Cast
- Lukino Fujisaki - Young Woman
- Takao Kawaguchi - The Professor
- Qyoko Kudo - Kyoko (as Amane Kudo)
- Sadaharu Yoshida
- Koh Ishibashi
- Shusei Nakayama
- Toru Hasegawa
Screenplay
- Edmund Yeo (Screenplay)
- Yasunari Kawabata (Original Story)
Music: Slawomir Kowalewski
Cinematography: Yukibumi Josha, Yoshio Kitagawa
Editing: Edmund Yeo
Production: Ando Laboratory
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Keywords
maid, goldfish, akihabara
More Films by Director: Edmund Yeo
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kingyo about?
- A university professor decides to go for a tour in Akihabara, guided by a young woman dressed up like a French maid. As they both walk through the streets of modern Tokyo, the man and the young woman gradually speak of a past they both share, and ultimately a painful love triangle that continues to haunt them. A poetic rumination in love, memories and loss told almost entirely with split screens.
- Who directed Kingyo?
- Kingyo was directed by Edmund Yeo.
- Who stars in Kingyo?
- Kingyo stars Lukino Fujisaki, Takao Kawaguchi, Qyoko Kudo, Sadaharu Yoshida, Koh Ishibashi, Shusei Nakayama.
- How long is Kingyo?
- Kingyo has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- What genre is Kingyo?
- Kingyo is a Drama film.
- Where was Kingyo produced?
- Kingyo was produced in Japan.