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Audition

Original title: Ôdishon
  • 19991999
  • K-18K-18
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
79K
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Eihi Shiina in Ôdishon (1999)
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A widower takes an offer to screen girls at a special audition, arranged for him by a friend to find him a new wife. The one he fancies is not who she appears to be after all.A widower takes an offer to screen girls at a special audition, arranged for him by a friend to find him a new wife. The one he fancies is not who she appears to be after all.A widower takes an offer to screen girls at a special audition, arranged for him by a friend to find him a new wife. The one he fancies is not who she appears to be after all.

IMDb RATING
7.2/10
79K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,635
417
  • Director
    • Takashi Miike
  • Writers
    • Ryû Murakami(novel)
    • Daisuke Tengan(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Ryo Ishibashi
    • Eihi Shiina
    • Tetsu Sawaki
Top credits
  • Director
    • Takashi Miike
  • Writers
    • Ryû Murakami(novel)
    • Daisuke Tengan(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Ryo Ishibashi
    • Eihi Shiina
    • Tetsu Sawaki
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 485User reviews
    • 283Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 5 nominations

    Videos2

    Audition: Special Edition
    Trailer 1:23
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    Trailer 1:42
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    Photos105

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    Ryo Ishibashi and Jun Kunimura in Ôdishon (1999)
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    Top cast

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    Ryo Ishibashi
    Ryo Ishibashi
    • Shigeharu Aoyamaas Shigeharu Aoyama
    Eihi Shiina
    Eihi Shiina
    • Asami Yamazakias Asami Yamazaki
    Tetsu Sawaki
    • Shigehiko Aoyamaas Shigehiko Aoyama
    Jun Kunimura
    Jun Kunimura
    • Yasuhisa Yoshikawaas Yasuhisa Yoshikawa
    Renji Ishibashi
    Renji Ishibashi
    • Old man in wheelchairas Old man in wheelchair
    Miyuki Matsuda
    Miyuki Matsuda
    • Ryoko Aoyamaas Ryoko Aoyama
    Toshie Negishi
    Toshie Negishi
    • Rieas Rie
    Ren Ôsugi
    Ren Ôsugi
    • Shimadaas Shimada
    Shigeru Saiki
    • Toastmasteras Toastmaster
    Ken Mitsuishi
    • Directoras Director
    Yuriko Hirooka
    • Michiyo Yanagidaas Michiyo Yanagida
    Fumiyo Kohinata
    Fumiyo Kohinata
    • TV station presenteras TV station presenter
    Misato Nakamura
    • Misuzu Takagias Misuzu Takagi
    Yuuto Arima
    Yuuto Arima
    • Shigehiko as a childas Shigehiko as a child
    Ayaka Izumi
    • Asami as a childas Asami as a child
    Nattsu Tanahashi
    • Hotel front deskas Hotel front desk
    Kimiko Tachibana
    • FM announceras FM announcer
    Tatsuo Endô
    Tatsuo Endô
    • Doctoras Doctor
    • Director
      • Takashi Miike
    • Writers
      • Ryû Murakami(novel)
      • Daisuke Tengan(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    In Tokyo, Shigeharu Aoyama is a widower that grieves the loss of his wife and raises his son Shigehiko Aoyama alone. Seven years later, the teenage Shigehiko asks why his middle-aged father does not remarry and Shigeharu meets his friend Yasuhisa Yoshikawa, who is a film producer, and tells his intention. However, Shigeharu has difficulties to approach to available women to date and Yasuhisa decide to organize a sham audition for casting the lead actress for the fake movie. They receive several portfolios of candidates and Shigeharu becomes obsessed by the gorgeous Asami Yamazaki. Despite the advice of the experienced Yasuhisa, Shigeharu calls Asami to date and he falls for her. But who is the mysterious Asami? —Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    torturewidowergriefnudityhotel285 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • She always gets a part
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Horror
      • Mystery
    • Certificate
      • K-18
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      When the film was screened at the Rotterdam Film Festival in 2000, it had a record number of walkouts. One woman, who had actually sat through the entire film, immediately walked out of the ensuing Q&A session past the stage, and hissed "You are sick!" at director Takashi Miike, much to his amusement and delight. At the Swiss premiere, someone passed out and needed emergency room attention.
    • Goofs
      During their weekend getaway, Asami clearly removes all of her clothing then lies in bed and covers with a sheet. She then raises the sheet to expose the wounds on her thigh. The white panties can clearly be seen despite the fact that she just removed them.
    • Quotes

      Asami Yamazaki: Kiri kiri kiri kiri kiri kiri!

    • Alternate versions
      Available in "R" and "Unrated" versions.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 100 Scariest Movie Moments: Part V: 13-1 (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Carmen Suite #1 - Intermezzo
      Composed by Georges Bizet

      Played on a piano by Renji Ishibashi

    User reviews485

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    WOW
    Well, we always knew the Japanese could do horror films with exceptional flair, but psychological horror hasn't been this exhilarating (and ultimately nauseating) since, well, since, I don't know when. Beware, this is not for the weak of heart, and don't be fooled by it's satiric comedic set-up. When the "audition" is through, you may want to throw up, or praise the film-makers for being so bold.
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    • Oct 29, 2002

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 26, 2002 (Finland)
    • Countries of origin
      • Japan
      • South Korea
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Audición
    • Filming locations
      • Tokyo, Japan
    • Production companies
      • Basara Pictures
      • Creators Company Connection
      • Omega Project
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $131,296
    • Gross worldwide
      • $359,853
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS-Stereo
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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