Achilles and the Tortoise
Sep 20 2008
•2h 0m
•Comedy, Drama
Machisu is a painter. He never had the success he thinks he is entitled to. Regardless of this, he always remains trying to be successful. His wife Sachiko keeps supporting him, despite all setbacks.
Cast
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Takeshi Kitano
Machisu
Kanako Higuchi
Sachiko
Yûrei Yanagi
Young Machisu
Kumiko Aso
Young Sachiko
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