Due to his Western name, Tony was shunned by other kids and spent a solitary childhood. Though gifted as an artist, his drawings lacked feeling, so as an adult, he carved a career as a technical illustrator. Then in middle age, Tony suddenly falls for a pretty young woman, Eiko Konuma, who visits him one day on business. Eiko is like an angel in Tony's daily existence, and for the first time in his life, he feels connected to the outside world.
Tony Takitani is adapted from a short story by one of Japan's biggest writers, Haruki Murakami. Even though it's just over an hour, Tony Takitani gets under your skin like no other. Certainly not for everyone, with its distinct style where the camera just sort of pans through every scene, but those willingly to sit through it may find one of the most moving (and depressing) moments in Japanese cinema. It's a visual poem about loneliness, love and loss.
Genre: Drama
Genre: Drama
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