Villain (Akunin)
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- Movie: Villain
- Romaji: Akunin
- Japanese: 悪人
- Director: Sang-il Lee
- Writer: Shuichi Yoshida (novel), Shuichi Yoshida (screenplay), Sang-il Lee (screenplay)
- Producer: Genki Kawamura
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- Release Date: September 11, 2010
- Runtime: 139min.
- Production Company: Toho
- Distributor: Toho
- Language: Japanese
- Country: Japan
Plot
Yuichi Shimizu (Satoshi Tsumabuki) is a young man who takes care of his grandparents in a decaying fishing village in Nagasaki. His grandparents raised Yuichi instead of his mother. Yuichi now works as a civil employee. He is a lonely man.
One day, Yuichi meets Yoshino Ishibashi (Hikari Mitsushima) an insurance sales woman from Fukuoka. They first met through an online dating site. Their meeting ends in tragedy with Yuichi murdering Yoshino. Unexpectedly, a rich young university student from Fukuoka, named Keigo Masuo (Masaki Okada) endss up as the prime suspect. Hiding in fear & agony, Yuichi goes on with his daily life.
Then one day, Yuichi receives an email. The email is from Mitsuyo Magome (Eri Fukatsu), a woman from Saga. Yuichi and Mitsuyo exchanged emails in the past after meeting through an online dating site. Mitsuyo currently lives a mundane life, working at a men's clothing store and living with her younger sister. Looking for companionship, Mitsuyo decided to reach out to Yuichi after a lengthy time without correspondence.
The two lonely souls then meet for the first time and throw themselves into a moment of love. By this time, Yuichi is now a wanted criminal and his face appears on the news. Nevertheless, Mitsuyo persuades Yuichi to run away with her and not turn himself in. Running away places heavy burdens on their families as well as the victim's family.
Notes
- Based on the novel "Akunin" by Shuichi Yoshida (published April 6, 2007 by Asahi Shimbun ISBN 978-4022502728).
Cast
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| Satoshi Tsumabuki | Eri Fukatsu | Masaki Okada | Hikari Mitsushima | Sansei Shiomi | |
| Yuichi Shimizu | Mitsuyo Magome | Keigo Masuo | Yoshino Ishibashi | Keiji Sano |
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| Mansaku Ikeuchi | Ken Mitsuishi | Kimiko Yo | Hisashi Igawa | Suzuki Matsuo | Kinuo Yamada |
| Norio Kubo | Norio Yajima | Yoriko Shimizu | Katsuji Shimizu | Tsutsumishita | Tamayo Magome |
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| Hanae Kan | Ayaka Nakamura | Yoshiko Miyazaki | Kento Nagayama | Kirin Kiki | Akira Emoto |
| Kiri Tanimoto | Masako Adachi | Satoko Ishibashi | Koki Tsuruta | Fusae Shimizu | Yoshio Ishibashi |
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Film Festivals
- 2010 (34th) Montreal World Film Festival - Aug. 26-Sept. 6 - World Competition
- 2010 (15th) Pusan International Film Festival - October 7-15 - A Window on Asian Cinema
- 2010 (7th) Hong Kong Asian Film Festival - October 22-November 8 - Cineaste Delights
- 2011 (6th) Osaka Asian Film Festival - March 5-13, 2011 - Osaka Cinema Festival 2011
- 2011 (13th) Udine Far East Film - April 29-May 7, 2011 *European Premiere
- 2011 (14th) Shanghai International Film Festival - June 11-19, 2011 - Panorama - Global Village: Japanese Film Week
Awards
- 2010 (34th) Montreal World Film Festival - Aug. 26-Sept. 6, 2010
- "Best Actress" (Eri Fukatsu)
- 2010 (23rd) Nikkan Sports Film Awards - December 28, 2010
- "Best Picture"
- "Best Actor" (Satoshi Tsumabuki)
- "Best Actress" (Eri Fukatsu)
- 2010 (65th) Mainichi Film Awards - January 17, 2011
- "Grand Prize"
- 2010 (53rd) Blue Ribbon Awards - February 15, 2011
- "Best Actor" (Satoshi Tsumabuki)
- 2011 (34th) Japan Academy Prize - February 18, 2011
- "Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role" (Satoshi Tsumabuki)
- "Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role" (Eri Fukatsu)
- "Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role" (Akira Emoto)
- "Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role" (Kirin Kiki)
kaz Says:
May 04 2011 8:20 am
All actor and actress are really good.
Tsumabuki and Fukatu get main japanese academy award.
But support actor is Okada and actress is Hikari Mitusima are very good akunin.
nikki Says:
Apr 16 2011 7:25 pm
This movie is a masterpiece. Tsumabuki and Fukatsu have amazing chemistry.
SL Says:
Mar 25 2011 2:04 pm
I cried so much watching this movie. It was truly memorable.
aka Says:
Jan 11 2011 7:26 am
an interesting one
Daisy Says:
Dec 29 2010 1:03 pm
I want to watch this movie so bad! I just finished reading the book and I really liked it. Can't wait to see how it plays out on film. Why must the dvd be released in March? :-(
OrangeSky Says:
Sep 22 2010 11:58 pm
I'm going to watch it for Tsumabuki Satoshi. He's an admirable actor. :]
Satoshi-♥ Says:
Sep 16 2010 1:05 pm
Satoshi-kun is so beautiful, but the lady is ... o.O