The Eel (1997): Perfery

The Eel

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(1997)Directed by Shōhei Imamura117 minDrama, Crime

In 1997 Japan, Takuro Yamashita (Koji Yakusho) is released from prison after killing his adulterous wife, and he opens a barbershop in a small town. Shōhei Imamura follows him as he cuts hair, meets his new neighbors, and speaks to almost no one. Takuro is alone in the shop, an eel he befriended in prison the only one he talks to.

Koji Yakushoas Takuro Yamashita

Misa Shimizuas Keiko Hattori

Akira Emotoas Tamotsu Takasaki

Fujio Tokitaas Jiro Nakajima

Mitsuko Baishoas Misako Nakajima

Show Aikawaas Yuji Nozawa

Ken Kobayashias Masaki Saito

Sabu Kawaharaas Seitaro Misato

Etsuko Ichiharaas Fumie Hattori

Tomorowo Taguchias Eiji Dojima

Chiho Teradaas Emiko Yamashita

Sanshō Shinsuias Doctor

Koichi Uedaas Detective Keiji

Ken Mitsuishias Detective

Hiroyuki Konishias Medical Examiner

Shoichi Ozawaas Gynaecolology Clinic Doctor

Makoto Satōas Jukichi Takada

Shinsho Nakamaruas Emiko Yamashita's Boyfriend

Sei Hiraizumias Prison Officer

Toshirō Ishidō

Masayuki Akinaga

Masahiro Noguchi

Takashi Odajima