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Summary

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.

Details

Release Date: June 5, 1999

Runtime: 121 minutes

Genres: Comedy, Drama

Rating: ⭐ 7.5/10 (545 votes)

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Cast

  • Yusuke Sekiguchi

    Yusuke Sekiguchi

    Masao

  • Kayoko Kishimoto

    Kayoko Kishimoto

    Kikujiro's Wife

  • Yuko Daike

    Yuko Daike

    Masao's Mother

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    Masao's Grandmother

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    Hostess #1

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  • Takeshi Ōnishi

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