Legendary director & actor Takeshi Kitano (The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi) departs from his usual stylish gangster thrillers to present a masterpiece that is both artistic and moving. Bound by a long red cord, a young couple wanders in search of something they have tragically lost. An aging yakuza boss mysteriously returns to the park where he once met his long-past girlfriend. A disfigured pop star confronts the phenomenal devotion of her biggest fan. Three stories delicately intertwined by the beauty of sadness. Inspired by the everlasting emotions expressed in Bunraku doll theater, Dolls stars Miho Kanno (The Hypnotist). Featuring stunning photography expressing the magical colors of all four seasons and shot with intense color saturation in the style of Hero, this deep and thoughtful film presents powerful symbolism and painful tragedies that will live forever in ones memory.

Costumes by world-renowned fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto

NOMINATED for 4 Japanese Academy Awards

WINNER Golden Award, Damascus Film Festival

NOMINATED for Golden Lion, Venice Film Festival

WINNER Best Cinematographer, Durban International Film Festival

Offical Selection

• Toronto International Film Festival
• London International Film Festival
• New York Film Festival
• Cannes Film Festival

Special Features:

• Theatrical Trailer
• Previews
• Weblinks
• 5.1 Surround Sound

Color - Drama - 113 Minutes

In Japanese with English subtitles

Not Rated

2002

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