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By Player (2000)

8.020002h 6mJA
DramaRomance

Directed by Kaneto Shindō

Rating

8.0/10

Runtime

2h 6m

Language

JA

Release

December 2, 2000

Director

Kaneto Shindō

Overview

The film is a series of vignettes from Taiji Tonoyama's life and film clips, interspersed with a dialogue to camera by Nobuko Otowa, addressing the camera as if she is addressing Tonoyama himself, recollecting events in his life. The film focuses on Tonoyama's alcohol dependence and his various sexu...

Cast

Naoto Takenaka

Naoto Takenaka

Taiji Tonoyama

Keiko Oginome

Keiko Oginome

Kimie

Hideko Yoshida

Hideko Yoshida

Taiji's wife

Nobuko Otowa

Nobuko Otowa

Okaji

Yasuhito Hida

Yasuhito Hida

Kei Satō

Kagetora Miura

Kagetora Miura

Kei Yamamoto

Yuriko Hirooka

Yuriko Hirooka

Yoshiko

Yûki Suzuki

Yûki Suzuki

Young Yoshiko

Hideyuki Kasahara

Hideyuki Kasahara

Yasuo

Kuriko Namino

Kuriko Namino

Liquor Store Housewife

Mitsuko Baisho

Mitsuko Baisho

Masayuki Shionoya

Masayuki Shionoya

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into By Player (2000), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

The film is a series of vignettes from Taiji Tonoyama's life and film clips, interspersed with a dialogue to camera by Nobuko Otowa, addressing the camera as if she is addressing Tonoyama himself, recollecting events in his life. The film focuses on Tonoyama's alcohol dependence and his various sexual relationships, as well as his film work with Shindo.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of By Player. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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