A Man

Original title: Aru otoko

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6.9/10

1.8K

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Akira works as a lawyer. One day, he meets with his former client Rie, who asks Akira to perform a background check on her late husband Daisuke.

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Akira works as a lawyer. One day, he meets with his former client Rie, who asks Akira to perform a background check on her late husband Daisuke.Akira works as a lawyer. One day, he meets with his former client Rie, who asks Akira to perform a background check on her late husband Daisuke.Akira works as a lawyer. One day, he meets with his former client Rie, who asks Akira to perform a background check on her late husband Daisuke.

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IMDb RATING

6.9/10

1.8K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 10 wins & 11 nominations total

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Trivia
Director Kei Ishikawa stated that Japanese cinema is usually reluctant to show Japan how it really is, which is why he wanted to show some less frequently seen societal realities, like a remarried woman with child, or racism against Korean immigrants.

Connections
References Entre le ciel et l'enfer (1963)

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Featured review

8/10

An exploration of "Identity"

The movie explores the concept of individual identity. What's in a name? Almost all of us have at some point in time or the other have contemplated what it might be like to be a different person. In the sense of having a different name, being born in a different family, having a different occupation, etc. I like to view this movie as an exploration of this very concept. While the protagonist explores the "real" identity of the mystery character, I think he is exploring his own identity in the process.

Please be warned that the movie, in typical Japanese manner, might be considered "slow" to viewers not accustomed to Japanese cinema. Hence, a certain level of patience is required. It's worth the watch if you are in the mood of such a movie.