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Karisuma

  • 19991999
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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Karisuma (1999)
DramaMystery
A seasoned detective is called in to rescue a politician held hostage by a lunatic. In a brief moment of uncertainty, he misses the chance for action. Leaving his job and family without expl... Read allA seasoned detective is called in to rescue a politician held hostage by a lunatic. In a brief moment of uncertainty, he misses the chance for action. Leaving his job and family without explanation, he makes his way to a mountain forest, where there is a peculiar tree called char... Read allA seasoned detective is called in to rescue a politician held hostage by a lunatic. In a brief moment of uncertainty, he misses the chance for action. Leaving his job and family without explanation, he makes his way to a mountain forest, where there is a peculiar tree called charisma. Should it be destroyed or protected? People stand divided over this one tree.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
1.8K
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POPULARITY
47,205
6,800
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    • Director
      • Kiyoshi Kurosawa
    • Writer
      • Kiyoshi Kurosawa
    • Stars
      • Kôji Yakusho
      • Hiroyuki Ikeuchi
      • Ren Ôsugi
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Kiyoshi Kurosawa
    • Writer
      • Kiyoshi Kurosawa
    • Stars
      • Kôji Yakusho
      • Hiroyuki Ikeuchi
      • Ren Ôsugi
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    • 17User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

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    Kôji Yakusho
    Kôji Yakusho
    • Goro Yabuike
    Hiroyuki Ikeuchi
    Hiroyuki Ikeuchi
    • Naoto Kiriyama
    Ren Ôsugi
    Ren Ôsugi
    • Satoshi Nakasone
    Yoriko Dôguchi
    Yoriko Dôguchi
    • Chizuru Jinbo
    Jun Fubuki
    • Mitsuko Jinbo
    Akira Ôtaka
    • Tatsuo Tsuboi
    Yutaka Matsushige
    Yutaka Matsushige
    • Nekoshima
    Sachiko Meguro
    • Hanako
    Masayuki Shionoya
    Masayuki Shionoya
    • Bucho
    Masahiro Toda
    Masahiro Toda
    • Young Officer
    Kôichi Imamura
    • Young Man
    Yôji Tanaka
    • Sugishita
    • (as Yoji Tanaka)
    Atsushi Nishida
    • Nishi
    Masaaki Nagata
    • Diet Member
    Setchin Kawaya
    • Worker
    Kagetora Miura
    Shûhô Miyashita
    Shigeo Ohsako
    • Director
      • Kiyoshi Kurosawa
    • Writer
      • Kiyoshi Kurosawa
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    User reviews17

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    9/10
    A strange but nonetheless hypnotic film
    This is one of the strangest, complex films I've ever seen. When you read the synopsis, you'll probably realise that the writer and director, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, is working on many different levels, and you'll equally stay involved with the story due to the outstanding visuals. Kurosawa's camera work is typically brilliant, allowing the viewer to escape into the mysterious rural Japanese landscape.

    Part philosophical drama, part social study, part ecological investigation, part surrealistic, Kafkaesque black comedy, Kurosawa has clearly crafted a film that demands repeated viewings. My first viewing was focused on the ecological themes present throughout the film; the whole idea of man's control over nature, without realising that nature doesn't reason. It just is. Applying Spinozan logic, nature is the infinite essence of the universe and doesn't need controlling. Nature doesn't act out of emotion and reason; it is perfect and simply is. There's just so much more thematic material open to interpretation so it's hard to place one specific genre to the film, but Kurosawa skillfully builds up disturbing dramatic moments with his trademark perfect camera work, boasting stellar cinematography of the Japanese landscape.

    The film might not be my favourite, but 'Charisma' is certainly up there as one of Kurosawa's best films. If you're interested in strange but nonetheless interesting examinations of reality, then be sure to check this one out.
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    • Release date
      • February 26, 2000 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official sites
      • NIFTY Corporation
      • Nikkatsu (Japan)
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Charisma
    • Production companies
      • King Records
      • Nikkatsu
      • Tokyo Theatres K.K.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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