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The Mamiya Brothers (2006)

Distribution Company : ASMIK ACE
Producers : Yasushi Tsuge , Kazuko Misawa
0riginal Story : Kaoti Ekuni
Screenplay : Yoshimitsu Morita
Photographer : Hiroshi Takase
Lighting : Kouichi Watanabe
Sound Director : Yasuo Takano
Art Director : Hidemitsu Yamazaki
Editor : Shinji Tanaka
Music : Michiru Oshima

Cast : Kuranosuke Sasaki , Muga Tsukaji , Takako Tokiwa , Erika Sawajiri , Keiko Kitagawa
Masahiro Takashima , Miyuki Nakagima
This humanistic drama depicts the casual lives of two brothers as well as the people who surround them. Despite being over 30 years old, the brothers are still devoted to their hobbies and continue to live at their own pace. Based on the novel of the same title by popular author Kaori Ekuni, the film stars the unique duo of Kuranosuke Sasaki and Muga Tsukaji of the comedy duo Drunk Dragon. Director Morita has created an ordinary day-to-day life without major incidents or tear-jerking episodes, yet his direction warms the hearts of all who watch it, which is the true ability of Morita's work. The film also boasts an impressive cast of actresses, including Takako Tokiwa, Erika Sawajiri, and Keiko Kitagawa. This film is a successful example of expanding from a small release to a major hit.
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