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Picaresque

ピカレスク 人間失格

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2002-07-27
2h 13m
JA
Released
Grand Prix Excellent

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On June 19, 1948, the bodies of Japanese novelist and short-story writer Osamu Dazai and his lover Tomie Yamazaki are found drowned in the Tamagawa Canal in Tokyo. Osamu Dazai previously attempted to take his own life at least three other times. During the post war period, Osamu Dazai's reached the reached the height of his popularity and he became the literary voice for a "lost generation." After their bodies are found people wondered if Tomie Yamazaki was the cause of Osamu Dazai's death.

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About Picaresque

On June 19, 1948, the bodies of Japanese novelist and short-story writer Osamu Dazai and his lover Tomie Yamazaki are found drowned in the Tamagawa Canal in Tokyo. Osamu Dazai previously attempted to take his own life at least three other times. During the post war period, Osamu Dazai's reached the reached the height of his popularity and he became the literary voice for a "lost generation." After their bodies are found people wondered if Tomie Yamazaki was the cause of Osamu Dazai's death. Running 133 minutes.

Picaresque Cast and Characters

The cast features Kawamura Ryuichi, Tamao Sato, Tamaki Ogawa, Shiro Sano, and Nae Yuuki. Their performances are a major reason Picaresque has built such a passionate audience.

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Picaresque runs for 133 minutes (about 2.2 hours).

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Who is in the cast of Picaresque?

The main cast includes Kawamura Ryuichi, Tamao Sato, Tamaki Ogawa, and Shiro Sano, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Picaresque available in Japanese?

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What is Picaresque about?

Picaresque is film. On June 19, 1948, the bodies of Japanese novelist and short-story writer Osamu Dazai and his lover Tomie Yamazaki are found drowned in the Tamagawa Canal in Tokyo. Osamu Dazai previously attempted to take his own life at least three other times. During the post war period, Osamu Dazai's reached the reached the height of his popularity and he became the literary voice for a "lost generation." After their bodies are found people wondered if Tomie Yamazaki was the cause of Osamu Dazai's death.

When was Picaresque released?

Picaresque was released on July 27, 2002. It has a runtime of 2h 13m. The film was produced by Grand Prix Excellent.

Who stars in Picaresque?

Picaresque stars Kawamura Ryuichi, Tamao Sato, Tamaki Ogawa and Shiro Sano. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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