Asako I & II

2018, Romance/Drama, 1h 59m

49 Reviews Fewer than 50 Ratings

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Asako I & II's high-concept premise is anchored by thought-provoking themes and confident, compelling work from director Ryusuke Hamaguchi. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Asako meets and falls madly in love with drifter Baku who one day drifts right out of her life. Two years later, working in Tokyo, Asako sees Baku again -- or, rather, a young, solid businessman named Ryohei who bears a striking resemblance to her old flame. They begin to build a happy life together until traces of Asako's past start to resurface.

Cast & Crew

Erika Karata
Asako
Masahiro Higashide
Baku, Ryôhei
Sairi Itô
Haruyo
Kôji Nakamoto
Hirakawa
Kôji Seto
Kushihashi
Misako Tanaka
Eiko
Daichi Watanabe
Okazaki
Rio Yamashita
Maya
Ryûsuke Hamaguchi
Director
Ryûsuke Hamaguchi
Screenwriter
Sachiko Tanaka
Screenwriter
Yuji Sadai
Producer
Teruhisa Yamamoto
Producer
Yasuhiko Hattori
Producer
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Critic Reviews for Asako I & II

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