Dolls

(2002)Directed by Takeshi Kitano114 minDrama, Romance
Three stories of never-ending love.

Dolls takes puppeteering as its overriding motif, which relates thematically to the action provided by the live characters. Chief among those tales is the story of Matsumoto and Sawako, a young couple whose relationship is about to be broken apart by the former's parents, who have insisted their son take part in an arranged marriage to his boss' daughter.

Miho Kannoas Sawako
Kyoko Fukadaas Haruna Yamaguchi
Kayoko Kishimotoas Haruna's Aunt
Nao Omorias Matsumoto's Colleague
Kanji Tsudaas Young Hiro
Yuko Daikeas Young Ryoko
Ren Osugias Haruna's Manager
Koji Kiryuas Yakuza
Kyoko Yoshizawaas Haruna's Mother
Midori Kanazawaas Matsumoto's Mother
Shimadayu Toyotakeas Tayu
Seisuke Tsurusawaas Puppet Theater Shamisen Player
Minotaro Yoshidaas Puppeteer of Umegawa the Courtesan
Shogo Shimizuas Matsumoto's Father
Kazunari Aizawaas The Young Minion
Moro Morookaas Hitman in the Park
Shūhei Sagaas Driver
Hawking Aoyamaas Son of the Boss's Brother
Hochu Otsukaas Matsumoto's Friend
Al Kitagoas Aoki