Kiyoshi Kurosawa — the hugely acclaimed Japanese director famous for his groundbreaking, existential horror films such as Cure and Kairo [Pulse] — set Cannes alight in 2008 with this highly topical film: an eerie, poignant reflection on the mass uncertainty sweeping the world. When Ryuhei Sasaki (played by Teruyuki Kagawa) is unceremoniously dumped from his ‘safe’ company job, his family's happy, humdrum life is put at risk. Unwilling to accept the shame of unemployment, the loyal salaryman decides not to tell anyone, instead leaving home each morning in suit and tie... with briefcase, spending his days searching for work and lining up for soup with the homeless. Outstanding performances; serene, elegant direction; and Kurosawa's trademark chills are evident as he ratchets up the unsettling atmosphere and the grim hopelessness of Sasaki's unemployment. Special Dual Format Edition includes: 1080p Blu-Ray transfer in the original aspect ratio Making of documentary Q&A, Tokyo, September 2008 Premiere footage, Tokyo, September 2008 DVD discussion UK Trailer 28 page colour booklet [show more]
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Japanese drama directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa. Loyal employee Ryuhei Sasaki (Teruyuki Kagawa) is made redundant when his company begins outsourcing to China. Incapable of facing his new reality, he hides his failure from his family and, weaving an intricate web of lies, pretends he still has his job. When Ryuhei's youngest son Kenji (Kai Inowaki) asks for extra money to pay for piano lessons, the balance of the artificially-sustained family stability tips - and it soon becomes apparent to all that trust and communication within the family have broken down to an irreparable degree.
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