24 Jun 2000
I Want to Be
The short drama film follows the daily life of the Juan and Jorge, two brothers living on the streets of Mexico City. It won an Academy Award in 2001 for Best Live Action Short Film.
One Wonderful Sunday
Yuzo and his fiancée Masako spend their Sunday afternoon together, trying to have a good time on just thirty-five yen. They manage to have many small adventures, especially because Masako's optimism and belief in dreams is able to lift Yuzo from his realistic despair.
Top Billed Cast
沼崎勲 Yuzo
中北千枝子 Masako
渡辺篤 Yamamoto
中村是好 Dessert Shop Owner
内海突破 Street Photographer
並木一路 Street Photographer
菅井一郎 Black-marketeer
清水将夫 Dance Hall Manager
小林十九二 Overweight apartment receptionist
Shiro Mizutani Waif
Aguri Hidaka Dancer
Midori Ariyama Sono, the black-marketeer's mistress
堺左千夫 Shady Ticket Man
Katao Numazaki Bakery Owner
Toshi Mori Apartment Superintendent
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