Smile (2005)
A former yakuza, Joji made trouble on the street and was fired from the Family. Arriving at a manzai (Japanese stand-up comedy) training institute, he meets Midori, an ex-idol whom everyone admires. Yet Midori never smiles and she gradually becomes isolated. Joji offers to make a duo with her. She says to him, "I have already smiled and laughed for life..." Can these comedians succeed on stage as professionals?
Director: Takashi Motoki
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: May 5, 2005
Cast
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
More Films by Director: Takashi Motoki
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Smile about?
- A former yakuza, Joji made trouble on the street and was fired from the Family. Arriving at a manzai (Japanese stand-up comedy) training institute, he meets Midori, an ex-idol whom everyone admires. Yet Midori never smiles and she gradually becomes isolated. Joji offers to make a duo with her. She says to him, "I have already smiled and laughed for life..." Can these comedians succeed on stage as professionals?
- Who directed Smile?
- Smile was directed by Takashi Motoki.
- Who stars in Smile?
- Smile stars Emiru Momose, Shuhei Yoshinaga, Akifumi Miura, Hotaru Hazuki.
- How long is Smile?
- Smile has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- Where was Smile produced?
- Smile was produced in Japan.