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Japan (2002)
Japón (original title)

UNRATED  130 min  -  Drama   -  2 October 2002 (Belgium)
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A painter from the big city goes to a remote canyon to commit suicide. To reach some calmness, he stays at the farmstead of Ascen, an old, religious woman. Although but a few words are spoken, love grows.

Director:

Carlos Reygadas
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Cast

Credited cast:
Alejandro Ferretis Alejandro Ferretis ...
The man
Magdalena Flores Magdalena Flores ...
Ascen
Yolanda Villa Yolanda Villa ...
Sabina
Martín Serrano Martín Serrano ...
Juan Luis
Rolando Hernández Rolando Hernández ...
The judge
Bernabe Pérez Bernabe Pérez ...
The singer
Fernando Benítez Fernando Benítez ...
Fernando
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Carlo Reygadas Barquín Carlo Reygadas Barquín ...
The hunter
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Storyline

A painter from the big city goes to a remote canyon to commit suicide. To reach some calmness, he stays at the farmstead of Ascen, an old, religious woman. Although but a few words are spoken, love grows.

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Plot Keywords:

Canyon | Stone | Sledge Hammer | Amateur Actor | Surrealism  | See more »

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some strong sexuality, nudity and language (cut) See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

Mexico | Germany | Netherlands | Spain

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

(Belgium) See more »

Also Known As:

Japán See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$250,050 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

€2,778 (Italy) (20 June 2004) (2 Screens)

Gross:

$105,315 (Mexico) (2003)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | Argentina:  | Canada: (Toronto International Film Festival)  | Netherlands:  | USA:  | UK:  | USA: (unrated version)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.66 : 1
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Trivia

Director Carlos Reygadas financed the initial shoot of $50,000 himself. See more »

Connections

Featured in Ayacatzintla (2003) See more »