Kikujirô no natsu

May 26 2000 PG-13 2h 2m
Comedy, Drama

Brash, loudmouthed and opportunistic, Kikujiro is the unlikely companion for Masao who is determined to see the mother he has never met. The two begin a series of adventures which soon turns out to be a whimsical journey of laughter and tears with a wide array of surprises and unique characters along the way.

Plot

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.

Written by

Takeshi Kitano

Directed by

Takeshi Kitano

Production Countries

Japan

Production Companies

Tokyo FM Broadcasting Co., Office Kitano, Bandai Visual, Nippon Herald Films

Languages

Awards

4 wins & 4 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
23,503
Average Rating
7.7 out of 10
Metascore
44
Popularity
NA