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Director: Shinji Aoyama
Cast: Hiroshi Mikami, Maho Toyota, Shuji Kashiwabara, Yukiko Ikari
A successful businessman and his alcoholic wife attempt to piece together their unhappy lives and shattered marriage. Little do Nagai and Akira know that their precarious relationship will soon be transformed by a stranger, the enigmatic Keechie.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Desert Moon (2001) is a critically acclaimed Japanese drama film directed by Shinji Aoyama. The film explores the strained relationship between a successful businessman and his alcoholic wife, and how their lives are transformed by the arrival of a mysterious stranger. While the film has not received major awards recognition, it has been praised by critics for its nuanced portrayal of marital dysfunction and human relationships.
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Fans of thoughtful, character-driven dramas will appreciate the nuanced performances and deliberate pacing of Director Shinji Aoyama's 2001 film Desert Moon, which explores the complexities of a troubled marriage with subtlety and emotional depth.
Desert Moon is a 2001 Japanese drama film written, directed and edited by Shinji Aoyama, starring Hiroshi Mikami. It was in competition at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival.
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