《Rare Item》 Asakusa Kid DVD

This is a movie I personally love, Asakusa Kid.

This is a rental-up item.
There are some minor scratches on the disc, but they do not affect playback.

As this is a rental-up item, please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for perfection. Please understand that this is a used item before purchasing.

Description
I didn't dream of the entertainment world, nor did I want to be a star. I just felt comfortable in Asakusa. - Beat Takeshi

[The Origin of Beat Takeshi's Comedy]

The original work is Beat Takeshi's autobiographical novel Asakusa Kid!

The screenplay was written by Duncan!
Sui-bashi Hakase passionately portrays the main character, Takeshi!
Directed by Shinobu Shinohara, who won the Best New Director Award at the Berlin International Film Festival for Okaeri (1995)!
Screened at the Vancouver International Film Festival, Rotterdam International Film Festival, Hong Kong International Film Festival, Singapore International Film Festival, Jeonju International Film Festival (Korea), Pesaro Film Festival (Rome), Asian American Film Festival,
Cambridge Film Festival, Melbourne International Film Festival

[Content]
Takeshi, who dropped out of university, dives into the Asakusa France-za theater to begin his training as a comedian. His master, Senzaburo Fukami, his fellow trainee Masayoshi Inoue who aspires to be a writer, and the cheerful dancers...
The film vividly depicts Takeshi's journey of self-discovery through his interactions with his cheerful companions, set against the backdrop of Asakusa as a heartwarming and moving drama.

[Commentary]
This is the first original drama produced by Sky PerfecTV! since its launch. The original work is Beat Takeshi's autobiographical novel Asakusa Kid. The screenplay was written by Duncan.
The director is Shinobu Shinohara, known for Okaeri (1995, Best New Director Award at the Berlin International Film Festival) and Unforgettable People (2000).

Sui-bashi Hakase of Asakusa Kid plays the role of Takeshi Kitano. Tamabukuro Suitaro, also from Asakusa Kid, plays Takeshi's friend, Masayoshi Inoue. Thus, Asakusa Kid by Asakusa Kid has been realized.

Theatrical release in 2002

[Special Content/Bonus Features]
■ Bonus Footage: Interviews
Beat Takeshi
Sui-bashi Hakase
Tamabukuro Suitaro
Duncan

■ Cast
Sui-bashi Hakase (Asakusa Kid)
Tamabukuro Suitaro (Asakusa Kid)
Saburo Ishikura
Kanako Fukami
Harumi Inoue
Yoko Satomi
Kanako Kojima
Keiko Utsumi
Shin Terajima

■ Staff
Director: Shinobu Shinohara
Original Work: Beat Takeshi Asakusa Kid (Published by Shinchosha Bunko)
Screenplay: Duncan