Kikujiro

The new film by Takeshi Kitano follows the delightful misadventures of the irresponsible Kikujiro as he accompanies a nine-year-old boy on a quest to find his estranged mother. Along the way, the unlikely duo meets up with an array of strange and fascinating characters only to learn that they really do have quite a bit in common. Through each other, they find what is missing in each of their own lives.

Film synopsis written for Film Scouts by Thom Bennett

Directed by: Takeshi Kitano
Written by: Takeshi Kitano
Starring: Takeshi Kitano, Kayoko Kishimoto, Yusuke Sekiguchi, Kazuko Yoshiyuki
Original Music by: Jô Hisaishi