# Kikujiro (1999)

> A reckless adult and a lonely boy stumble through a strange summer road trip that turns accidental companionship into hard-won tenderness.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2488

## Facts

- Runtime: 121 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Takeshi Kitano
- Cast: Takeshi Kitano, Yusuke Sekiguchi, Kayoko Kishimoto, Yuko Daike, Kazuko Yoshiyuki, Beat Kiyoshi, The Great Gidayû, Rakkyo Ide
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0199683/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: whimsical, witty, wistful, reflective evening, summer afternoon

## Synopsis

An unlikely duo embarks on a whimsical journey filled with laughter and unexpected surprises.

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