
The Actor
Romance · Comedy · Drama
Overview
Takuji Kameoka is a 37-year-old bachelor whose occupation is a “miscellaneous actor”. His only interest is drinking. One day he falls in love and his boring life begins to change. The film is based on the book “Actor, Takuji Kameoka” by Akito Inui, a five-time nominee for Japan’s most prestigious literary prize, the Akutagawa Prize. Satoko Yokohama, a much-admired up-and-coming newcomer, directs the film and we can immediately tell that she is a special talent, with a unique understanding that flows through to her actors and crew.
Top Cast


Ken Yasuda
Ken Yasuda
Takuji Kameoka
Ken Yasuda
Takuji Kameoka


Kumiko Aso
Kumiko Aso
Azumi Murota
Kumiko Aso
Azumi Murota


Shohei Uno
Shohei Uno
Taihei Uno
Shohei Uno
Taihei Uno


Hirofumi Arai
Hirofumi Arai
Yamanoue
Hirofumi Arai
Yamanoue


Shota Sometani
Shota Sometani
Yokota
Shota Sometani
Yokota


Kodai Asaka
Kodai Asaka
Toru Kaizuka
Kodai Asaka
Toru Kaizuka
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