Memories of Matsuko 2006
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SplatWhile combing through the belongings of his recently deceased aunt, Matsuko, nephew Sho pieces together the crucial events that sank Matsuko's life into a despairing tragedy.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Matsuko Kawajiri
as Sho Kawajiri
as Yoichi Ryu
as Norio Kawajiri
as Kumi Kawajiri
as Megumi Sawamura
as Tsunehiro Kawajiri
as Shuji Okura
as Asuka
as Tetsuya Yamekawa
Director:
Writer:
Muneki Yamada, Tetsuya Nakashima
Stars:
Miki Nakatani, Eita Nagayama, Yūsuke Iseya, Teruyuki Kagawa, Mikako Ichikawa, Asuka Kurosawa, Akira Emoto, Gori, Ko Shibasaki, Kankuro Kudo,
Genres:
Comedy,Drama
Release Date:
2006 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
130 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Memories of Matsuko
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Matsuko Kawajiri
as Sho Kawajiri
as Yoichi Ryu
as Norio Kawajiri
as Kumi Kawajiri
as Megumi Sawamura
as Tsunehiro Kawajiri
as Shuji Okura
as Asuka
as Tetsuya Yamekawa
as Onodera
as Kenji Shimazu
as Takeo Okano
as Detective
as Shunji Saeki
as Vice-Principal
as Man with Stand on School Trip
as Principal
as Self
as Norio's Wife
as Detective
as Prisoner 2
as Prisoner 3
as Prisoner 4
as
as Detective
as
as Resident
as Girl Being Discovered by Talent Scout
as TV Actor
as singer
as Ayano
as Okano's wife
as Shou Kawajiri (child)
as Kumi (child)
as chorus member
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