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Vaiburêta

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  • 1h 35m
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Vaiburêta (2003)
  • Drama
(Japanese with English subtitles) After meeting a handsome truck driver (Nao Omori) in the midst of an urban mini-mart, a 30-something freelance writer (Shinobu Terajima) embarks on a life-c... Read all(Japanese with English subtitles) After meeting a handsome truck driver (Nao Omori) in the midst of an urban mini-mart, a 30-something freelance writer (Shinobu Terajima) embarks on a life-changing emotional journey of sexual self-discovery. Ryuichi Hiroki (I Am an S&M Writer, To... Read all(Japanese with English subtitles) After meeting a handsome truck driver (Nao Omori) in the midst of an urban mini-mart, a 30-something freelance writer (Shinobu Terajima) embarks on a life-changing emotional journey of sexual self-discovery. Ryuichi Hiroki (I Am an S&M Writer, Tokyo Trash Baby) directs this critically acclaimed road movie based on the novel by Mari Ak... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
910
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  • Director
    • Ryûichi Hiroki
  • Writers
    • Mari Akasaka(novel)
    • Haruhiko Arai(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Shinobu Terajima
    • Nao Ômori
    • Riho Makise
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  • Director
    • Ryûichi Hiroki
  • Writers
    • Mari Akasaka(novel)
    • Haruhiko Arai(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Shinobu Terajima
    • Nao Ômori
    • Riho Makise
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    • 13User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 24 wins & 3 nominations

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    Shinobu Terajima
    Shinobu Terajima
    • Rei Hayakawaas Rei Hayakawa
    Nao Ômori
    Nao Ômori
    • Takatoshias Takatoshi
    Riho Makise
    Jun Murakami
    Jun Murakami
    Eugene Nomura
    Eugene Nomura
    Miki Sakajô
    Tomorô Taguchi
    Tomorô Taguchi
    • Policemanas Policeman
    Eriko Takayanagi
    Masahiro Toda
    Masahiro Toda
    • Director
      • Ryûichi Hiroki
    • Writers
      • Mari Akasaka(novel)
      • Haruhiko Arai(screenplay)
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      Considered by film scholar Donald Richie to be the best Japanese film of its year.
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    User reviews13

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    8/10
    Touching.
    I can honestly say that the moment this movie began, I was drawn in by the coldness of Shinobu's voice... The entire message of the movie, in my opinion, is a beautiful one-- one of rebirth and renewal in one's life, and the decision to live for the better. True, the film contains long filler clips of scenery and music-- but that only gives the viewer time to take in what they've seen along the ride of VIBRATOR.

    The previous reviewer of this movie states that it was absolutely horrible... But I find an artistic quality to it that touched me on a personal level. The film grasps concepts of the longing women have to fit in-- seeking out beauty by destroying ones' body, and so on. But throughout the movie a metamorphosis takes place, and Shinobu realizes that she is no longer alone and has something in her life that she should live for.

    If you're into action flicks, or movies that are easy to comprehend, then I don't suggest VIBRATOR for you. However, if you've enjoyed films such as 'Last Life in the Universe' or perhaps, 'All About Lily Chou-Chou' in the past, then I would recommend this movie. There are a lot of deep messages hidden deep within the plot, and I had a fun time discovering them.
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    • Release date
      • March 4, 2005 (South Korea)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Vibrator
    • Production companies
      • Nippon Shuppan Hanbai (Nippan) K.K.
      • Cine Quanon
      • Eisei Gekijo
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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