Megane

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Sundance Film Festival 2008 - Nominated - Grand Jury Prize

Megane

Director:
Naoko Ogigami
NR, 106 Minutes
 

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Screenwriter/director Naoko Ogigami’s fourth feature is a comedy as refreshing as shaved ice on a warm afternoon. A propeller ride away, where the sky is deep blue and the sandy beaches curve into the ocean, stands a unique seaside inn. Taeko, a serious young woman and the first client of spring, rolls in her gigantic suitcase, unaware that her needs will be minimal. She is greeted in a curious manner by the staff and is soon confounded by the customs, cuisine and general oddity of her hosts. Are they quite sane? Zen in spirit, gentle in plot, and absolutely cinematic in style, Megane offers the joys and delights of a Shangri-La with sushi on the side.

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"Ogigami’s delicate comedy is as peacable and refreshing as the pastel-colored seaside resort where a harried urbanite comes for a much-needed respite, only to find herself irritated at the odd group rituals of her curious cohabitants. Best seen with Buddha-mind, or first thing in the morning."

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Runtime:
106 min.

Genres:
Comedy
Drama

Country:
JAPAN

Language:
Japanese

Color:
Color

Certification:
NR

Plot Summary

Born in Chiba Prefecture in Japan, Naoko Ogigami moved to the United States in 1994 to study film at the University of Southern California. Megane is her fourth feature.

 

 

 

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Directed by
Naoko Ogigami

Writing credits
Naoko Ogigami

Cast

Satomi Kobayashi
Mikako Ichikawa
Ryo Kase
Ken Mitsuishi
Masako Motai

 

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  • Sweet Mystery of Life

    Imagine watching a film that leaves you feeling refreshed as though you just had the most wonderful vacation. That is Megane, a Japanese film from director Naoko Ogigami. This sleeper of a film focuses on Takeo, who comes to an island for what would appear to be a very needed ... read more