Ôdishon

"She always gets a part."

Mar 3 2000 R 1h 55m
Drama, Horror, Mystery

Seven years after the death of his wife, widower Shigeharu seeks advice on how to find a new wife from a colleague. Taking advantage of their position as a film company, they stage an audition. Interviewing a series of women, Shigeharu is enchanted by the quiet Asami. But soon things take a twisted turn as Asami isn’t what she seems to be.

Plot

In Tokyo, Shigeharu Aoyama is a widower that grieves the loss of his wife and raises his son Shigehiko Aoyama alone. Seven years later, the teenage Shigehiko asks why his middle-aged father does not remarry and Shigeharu meets his friend Yasuhisa Yoshikawa, who is a film producer, and tells his intention. However, Shigeharu has difficulties to approach to available women to date and Yasuhisa decide to organize a sham audition for casting the lead actress for the fake movie. They receive several portfolios of candidates and Shigeharu becomes obsessed by the gorgeous Asami Yamazaki. Despite the advice of the experienced Yasuhisa, Shigeharu calls Asami to date and he falls for her. But who is the mysterious Asami?

Written by

Ryû Murakami, Daisuke Tengan

Directed by

Takashi Miike

Production Countries

Japan

Production Companies

Omega Project, Creators Company Connection, Basara Pictures

Languages

Awards

5 wins & 5 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
98,298
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
70
Popularity
NA