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The Clone Returns Home

Original title: Kurôn wa kokyô wo mezasu
  • 20082008
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
639
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POPULARITY
64,228
8,268
The Clone Returns Home (2008)
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The Clone Returns Home is a compelling meditation on the paradox of life and death, and the meaning of love and family. Set in an imaginary - yet utterly imaginable - future, this quietly pr... Read allThe Clone Returns Home is a compelling meditation on the paradox of life and death, and the meaning of love and family. Set in an imaginary - yet utterly imaginable - future, this quietly provocative film skillfully transposes complex emotional drama into the realm of science fic... Read allThe Clone Returns Home is a compelling meditation on the paradox of life and death, and the meaning of love and family. Set in an imaginary - yet utterly imaginable - future, this quietly provocative film skillfully transposes complex emotional drama into the realm of science fiction by exploring the influence of technology on human memory and experience. Filled with ... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
639
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
64,228
8,268
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    • Director
      • Kanji Nakajima
    • Writer
      • Kanji Nakajima(original screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Mitsuhiro Oikawa
      • Eri Ishida
      • Hiromi Nagasaku
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    • Director
      • Kanji Nakajima
    • Writer
      • Kanji Nakajima(original screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Mitsuhiro Oikawa
      • Eri Ishida
      • Hiromi Nagasaku
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    • 5User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    Mitsuhiro Oikawa
    • Kohei Takahara
    Eri Ishida
    • Yoko Takahara
    Hiromi Nagasaku
    • Tokie Takahara
    Kyûsaku Shimada
    Kyûsaku Shimada
    • Dr. Kageyama
    Ryô Tsukamoto
    • Young Kohei
    Shô Tsukamoto
    • Young Noboru
    Ken'ichi Yajima
    Ken'ichi Yajima
    • Sasagawa
    Kôzô Satô
    • Towada
    Takahiro Hirano
    • Yagihashi
    Airi Tsurumi
    • Teshigawara's Granddaughter
    Akemi Fuji
    • Kanemoto's Mother
    Chieko Ichikawa
    • Mitsu Takahara
    Yoshito Shimizu
    • Fukunaga
    Tajiro Tamura
    • Farmer
    Akiko Hayashi
    • Nurse
    Akira Ogata
    • Worker at waste disposal site
    Takashi Kikuchi
    Kei Mizuki
    • Director
      • Kanji Nakajima
    • Writer
      • Kanji Nakajima(original screenplay)
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    A masterful and incredibly thought-provoking science-fiction film.
    Upon winning the FilmMakers' Prize at Sundance '06 for the original draft of the screenplay, Kanji Nakajima continued to rewrite and hone his vision into a true masterpiece. This film absolutely blew me away. I loved nearly every frame of it. A thoughtful film about love, family, longing, and spirituality; Kanji truly weaves a compelling story around memory and consciousness. It absolutely bears resemblance to some of the classic works--Tarkovsky is often mentioned--but never to fault. The Clone Returns Home, to me, is the first great original science-fiction masterpiece of the last 20 years. It sits in great company with Solaris, Stalker, and 2001. The film moves at a slow, contemplative pace that will be difficult for some, but for a fan of the classics it simply doesn't get any better. Finally, I can't discuss the film without calling attention to Hideho Urata's gorgeous work behind the camera--absolutely stunning. I can't wait to see what these two do next.
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    • Jan 18, 2009

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    • Release date
      • January 10, 2009 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • The Clone Returns to the Homeland
    • Filming locations
      • Japan
    • Production company
      • Agung
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      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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