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Having been ostracised during his childhood because of his
Western name, Tony had gone through a very lonely childhood.
A talented artist restricted by his lack of feeling, he
has now made a career as a technical illustrator, usually
working alone.
How does such a person then cope when love so unexpectedly
strikes? Eiko is like an angel in Tony's daily existence,
and for the first time in his life, he feels connected to
the outside world.
Murakami's works are amongst some of the most brilliant
creations of modern literature. Tony Takitani is the first
time that Murakami has allowed one of his short stories
to be adapted for the screen. Director, Jun Ichikawa has
created a film that resonates classic Japanese works to
a degree rarely encountered in today's cinema. Let's hope
it is the first in a long partnership.
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