Achilles and the Tortoise
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Achilles and the Tortoise

(2008)Directed by Takeshi Kitano120 minComedy, Drama

Machisu (Takeshi Kitano) has been painting since he was a boy, and he is sure that recognition is owed to him. Takeshi Kitano, who also directs, closes the third film of his autobiographical trilogy on this one stubborn man and his canvases. Through every failure, Sachiko (Kanako Higuchi) stays beside him, bringing him tea and keeping the household going.

Takeshi Kitanoas Machisu
Kanako Higuchias Sachiko
Yûrei Yanagias Young Machisu
Kumiko Asoas Young Sachiko
Akira Nakaoas Risuke Kuramochi
Mariko Tsutsuias Haru Kuramochi
Masatô Ibuas Akio Kikuta
Nao Omorias Art Dealer
Ren Osugias Tomisuke Kuramochi
Aya Enjojias Tomisuke's Wife
Eri Tokunagaas Mari Kuramochi
Susumu Terajimaas Yakuza Pimp
Bobby Ologunas Boxer
Takeshi Ōbayashias President of Kuramochi's Business Partner
Takashi Nishinaas Takanawa
Beat Kiyoshias Man at the Construction Site
Eri Fuseas Woman in the Shopping District
Mansaku Fuwaas Farmer Pushing a Light Truck
Yoshiyuki Morishitaas Male Prostitute
Kei Sunaga
Makoto Ôtakeas Oden Shop's Father