Memory & Desire (1998)
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- 1h 29min
- Drama, Romance
- 18 Nov 1998 (France)
- Movie
Niki Caro directed this romantic drama from New Zealand, adapted from Peter Wells' story, Of Memory & Desire, about the doomed affair of a Japanese couple on their honeymoon in New Zealand. The body of Keiji is pulled ashore on a New...
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- 4 wins & 2 nominations.
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John Hancox |
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Tour Guide
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Brenda Kendall | ... |
Jeanette
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Yuri Kinugawa | ... |
Sayo
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Timothy Lee | ... |
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Wayne McGoram |
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Charley Murphy Samau |
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| Yôko Narahashi | ... |
Mrs. Nakajima
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| Eugene Nomura | ... |
Keiji
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John Paekau |
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Grant Rosoman |
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Senri Sakurai |
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Shiori Terada |
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| Joel Tobeck | ... |
Nod
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Joy Watson |
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Takeshi Ôbayashi |
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Directed by
| Niki Caro | ||
Written by
| Niki Caro | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| Owen Hughes | ... | producer |
Music by
| Peter Scholes | ||
Cinematography by
| Dion Beebe | ||
Editing by
| Margot Francis | ||
Editorial Department
| Clare Burlinson | ... | video colorist |
Casting By
| Yôko Narahashi | ||
Production Design by
| Grant Major | ||
Makeup Department
| Chris Fitzpatrick | ... | special prosthetic makeup effects |
| Denise Kum | ... | makeup designer and supervisor |
| Deb Watson | ... | makeup artist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Robin Murphy | ... | first assistant director |
| Quentin Whitwell | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Brent Tasker | ... | stand-by greens |
Sound Department
| Chris Burt | ... | sound designer |
| David Madigan | ... | sound mixer |
| Tim Prebble | ... | sound effects editor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Sean O'Neill | ... | gaffer |
| Paris Howe Strewe | ... | lighting assistant (as Paris Strewe) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Philippa O'Brien | ... | key costumer |
Location Management
| Liz DiFiore | ... | location manager |
Additional Crew
| Tom Burstall | ... | risk manager |
| Mick Sinclair | ... | legals |
| Andy Wickens | ... | laboratory technician |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Steward (1998) (France) (theatrical)
- Footprint Films (New Zealand)
- Musidora Films (Spain)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- United Performers' Studio (extras casting)
Storyline
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Niki Caro directed this romantic drama from New Zealand, adapted from Peter Wells' story, Of Memory & Desire, about the doomed affair of a Japanese couple on their honeymoon in New Zealand. The body of Keiji is pulled ashore on a New Zealand beach; his widow Sayo then tells the tale in flashback: Attracted to Keiji, Sayo marries him over the objections of his mother. Keiji becomes depressed when it seems he cannot consummate their marriage. Written by Anonymous |
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