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2009

new cinema from asia

The Handsome Suit

Hanabusa Tsutomu

Japan, 2008, 115', Swiss Premiere

The movie

Takurô is certainly not the sexiest boy in town. He is chubby and his self esteem is quite low: he is hence very often teased by others. Not to mention that with the girls, he is not at ease at all. But one day, while he is shopping for a new suit, he discovers a magical tuxedo: when he wears it, he changes into a fine-looking gentleman. A new life begins for this breathtaking handsome man, a life full of new hopes and expectations. This Japanese comedy – characterised by ludicrous humour and visual extravagance – questions the topic of the importance of appearance. What about you: if you had the power to become someone else, would you do it?


Award :

Best Asian Feature Film

World Sales :

Asmik Ace Entertainment, Inc.

cast :

Shosuke Tanihara, Kitagawa Keiko, Muga Tsukaji

Crew :
  • Scriptwriter : Osamu Suzuki
  • Editor : Shuichi Kakesu
  • Music : Daisuke Kawaguchi
  • Cinematographer : Mitsuru Komiyama, Satoshi Kitagawa