Brash, loudmouthed and opportunistic, Kikujiro hardly seems the ideal companion for little Masao who is determined to travel long distances to see the mother he has never met. Their excursion to the cycle races is the first of a series of adventures for the unlikely pair which soon turns out to be a whimsical journey of laughter and tears with a wide array of surprises and odd ball characters to meet along the way.
A heart-warming drama directed by Takeshi Kitano (Hana-bi, Battle Royale), that explores themes of alienation and isolation in the Japanese society. Along the way we meet a bunch of wacky characters and see an unexpected friendship unfold. It's a summer vacation filled with memorable moments and new experiences, joy and sadness balanced perfectly. A film that puts you in a good mood for the rest of the day, simple as that. Too bad that Kitano doesn't make movies that often anymore, because he's really one those directors you can trust to make a truly good film. Plus, it features a beautiful soundtrack composed by mastermind Joe Hisaishi (Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro). The intro music is enough to make me all warm inside and brings back a lot of fond memories from when watching the film for the first time. Do your music collection a favor and get it immediately. Kikujiro is a trip you should take every summer.
Genre: Drama/Comedy
Genre: Drama/Comedy
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