Kurôn wa kokyô wo mezasu

Jan 10 2009 Not Rated 1h 50m
Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Kohei Takahara, an astronaut who dies in the line of duty, is legally resurrected as a clone: however, contrary to the scientists' expectations, he reverts to his childhood memories when his twin brother drowned sacrificing his life for Kohei. Kohei's clone discovers the body of his former self mistakenly believing that it is his deceased twin. Reliving his tragic past, he sets off carrying his corpse body to the beautiful hometown where he lived with his now dead mother.

Plot

The Clone Returns Home is a compelling meditation on the paradox of life and death, and the meaning of love and family. Set in an imaginary - yet utterly imaginable - future, this quietly provocative film skillfully transposes complex emotional drama into the realm of science fiction by exploring the influence of technology on human memory and experience. Filled with stunning imagery and haunting stillness, The Clone Returns Home deftly combines subtly nuanced sci-fi with a uniquely Japanese perspective on the universal themes of family, life, love, and death.

Written by

Kanji Nakajima

Directed by

Kanji Nakajima

Cast

Mitsuhiro Oikawa, Eri Ishida, Hiromi Nagasaku

Crew

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Production Countries

Japan

Production Companies

Agung

Languages

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

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Scores
# of Votes
678
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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