Dance with Me

1996 1h 40m JA

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

Drama

Synopsis

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As a child, Kyoko learned latin dance from Jose, a Cuban-American serviceman stationed in Japan. Years later, Kyoko travels to New York to see Jose again. After much searching, she finds Jose, only to discover that he is dying of AIDS and no longer remembers much of his past, including the time he and Kyoko spent together.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Saki Takaoka
Kyoko
Masayuki Shida
Truck Driver
Patricia Álvarez
Young Kyoko
Emilio Gutiérrez Caba
Boy at funeral
George Best
Gardener

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ryū Murakami
Writers: Ryū Murakami
Languages: English
Countries: Japan, United States of America

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ERA

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30 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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2 / 7

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Japan, United States of America.

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3 / 7

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ryū Murakami, shot by Sarah Cawley. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Saki Takaoka and Masayuki Shida and Patricia Álvarez carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0124773 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Ryū Murakami directs. Sarah Cawley behind the camera. Produced in Japan, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

130 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2International production across 2 countries: Japan, United States of America.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Ryū Murakami, shot by Sarah Cawley. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Saki Takaoka and Masayuki Shida and Patricia Álvarez carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0124773 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.