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Kikoku (2010)
Director: Shin'ichi Kamoshita
Cast: Maki Horikita, Shun Oguri, Takeshi Kitano, Osamu Mukai
Runtime120 min
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An unscheduled late night train arrives at Tokyo station on 15 August, the anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II. Boarding the train are spirits of great men who died honourable deaths in the war more than 60 years ago. They have come to the modern world to see their homeland as a peaceful country and to tell the lingering spirits of the war dead about the current conditions.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Kikoku, a 2010 Japanese TV movie directed by Shin'ichi Kamoshita, has received a mixed reception from critics. While the film's historical themes and spiritual elements have been praised, some have found the pacing and overall execution to be uneven. No significant awards recognition has been reported for the film, though its IMDb rating of 6.8/10 suggests a moderately positive audience response.
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Fans of thoughtful, character-driven historical dramas will appreciate the reflective, contemplative tone of this 2010 film directed by Shin'ichi Kamoshita. The movie blends drama and fantasy as it follows the spirits of WWII veterans who return to modern-day Japan, with standout performances from leads Maki Horikita and Shun Oguri.
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Kikoku is a Japanese yakuza film directed by Takashi Miike. The film reunites Miike with Riki Takeuchi, who stars as the main character.
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