Tells of the childhood of nine-year-old twins in a rural village in Japan after World War 2. Includes the boys' relationships with their schoolteacher mother, civil servant father, elderly ...
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Title: Village of Dreams (1996)
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7 wins & 2 nominations.
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| Mieko Harada | ... | Mizue Tashima (mother) | |
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Keigo Matsuyama | ... | Seizo Tashima |
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Shogo Matsuyama | ... | Yukihiko Tashima |
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Kyôzô Nagatsuka | ... | Kenzo Tashima (father) |
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Kaneko Iwasaki | ... | Toshie |
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Hôsei Komatsu | ... | Grandfather |
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Tokuko Sugiyama | ... | Grandmother |
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Kôichi Ueda | ... | Iwata, Principal |
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Tells of the childhood of nine-year-old twins in a rural village in Japan after World War 2. Includes the boys' relationships with their schoolteacher mother, civil servant father, elderly landlord, a rough new boy at the school, and three mysterious spirits in the form of old women. Written by Brian Rawnsley <rawnsleb@natlib.govt.nz>
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The Music is a very pleasant adaptation of Western Medieaval tunes.
The Magic Realism which Latin America has laid somewhat of a claim to, is lovely used here, of course giving a 'true' Japanese touch to the supernatural stuff.
The scenery and imagery is breathtaking !! And the twin boys, who's story this is, are a delight.
Mama plays great too, and the director has a gentle and good touch for all the other kids, which means he is a fine craftsman.
Soft, laid back, nostalgic and utterly charming, this story is a heartwarming winner, and can't be recommended enough !! What an enormous pleasure !