Japan (2002)

MOVIEmeter

SEE RANK

Up 4,610 this week

View rank on IMDbPro »

130 min - Drama - 2 October 2002 (Belgium)

6.7

Ratings: 6.7/10 from 1,742 users Metascore: 76/100
Reviews: 42 user | 59 critic | 14 from Metacritic.com

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.

Quick Links:

Create a list »

Related Lists

Movies You Must See Before You Die (Acording to me)

a list of 383 titles by BaalMan78 created 06 Apr 2011

Underrated Gems (my favorites rated <7.0)

a list of 32 titles by mylene01 created 3 months ago

Películas Vistas

a list of 236 titles by jimmy-04 created 5 months ago

Greats

a list of 124 titles by lase-protect created 4 months ago

Movies I've seen

a list of 1,272 titles by axapvov created 6 months ago

See all 87 related lists »

16 wins & 8 nominations See more awards »

Edit

Cast

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

Full cast and crew »

Edit

Storyline

Add Full Plot | Add Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

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

Parents Guide:

Add content advisory for parents »

Edit

Details

Country:

Mexico | Germany | Netherlands | Spain

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

2 October 2002 (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)

Company Credits

Production Co:

No Dream Cinema, Mantarraya Producciones, Hubert Bals Fund See more »

Show detailed company contact information on IMDbPro »

Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.66 : 1

See full technical specs »

Edit

Did You Know?

Trivia

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

Connections

Featured in Ayacatzintla (2003) See more »

Japan (2002)
Japón (original title)

Director:

Writer:

Stars: