Two Portraits of MIYAGINO (2010)
In Edo-era Japan, a ukiyo-e artist languishes in his master’s shadow. Creatively stifled, he finds consolation in the company of a prostitute, and becomes entangled in a love triangle. A mystery emerges involving two portraits and the sudden disappearance of the artist Sharaku. Helmed by Cannes-selected director Tatsuji Yamazaki, the film employs kabuki-inspired sequences and stylised sets.
Director: Tatsuji Yamazaki
Genre: Drama, Romance, History, Mystery, Crime
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date: May 29, 2010
Cast
- Tomoko Mariya - Miyagino
- Ainosuke Kataoka - Yataro
- Jun Kunimura - A Man like Toshusai Sharaku
- Kirin Kiki - Madam
- Aimi Satsukawa - Okayo
- Minori Terada
Screenplay
- Seiichi Yashiro (Story)
- Masaaki Sakai (Screenplay)
Music: Ryota Nozaki
Editing: Naoki Kaneko, Ken Memita
Production: "MIYAGINO" Film Partners
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Themes
Epic Historical Stories, Samurai and Bushido: Feudal Japan, Samurai Bushido Honor and Feudal Japan, Ancient Eastern Dynasties
Keywords
japan, artist, painter, based on play or musical, art house, period drama, portrait, kimono, mary magdalene, expressionism, jidaigeki, portrait painting, edo period, kabuki, painter as artist
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Two Portraits of MIYAGINO about?
- In Edo-era Japan, a ukiyo-e artist languishes in his master’s shadow. Creatively stifled, he finds consolation in the company of a prostitute, and becomes entangled in a love triangle. A mystery emerges involving two portraits and the sudden disappearance of the artist Sharaku. Helmed by Cannes-selected director Tatsuji Yamazaki, the film employs kabuki-inspired sequences and stylised sets.
- Who directed Two Portraits of MIYAGINO?
- Two Portraits of MIYAGINO was directed by Tatsuji Yamazaki.
- Who stars in Two Portraits of MIYAGINO?
- Two Portraits of MIYAGINO stars Tomoko Mariya, Ainosuke Kataoka, Jun Kunimura, Kirin Kiki, Aimi Satsukawa, Minori Terada.
- How long is Two Portraits of MIYAGINO?
- Two Portraits of MIYAGINO has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
- What genre is Two Portraits of MIYAGINO?
- Two Portraits of MIYAGINO is a Drama, Romance, History, Mystery, Crime film.
- Where was Two Portraits of MIYAGINO produced?
- Two Portraits of MIYAGINO was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of Two Portraits of MIYAGINO?
- The themes of Two Portraits of MIYAGINO include: Epic Historical Stories, Samurai and Bushido: Feudal Japan, Samurai Bushido Honor and Feudal Japan, Ancient Eastern Dynasties.