Kikujiro (菊次郎之夏) is a 1999 film out of Japan. The movie stars Takeshi Kitano and Yusuke Sekiguchi. The film was also written and directed by Takeshi Kitano.
The movie follows the adventures of Kikujiro, an ex-yakuza, that is totally obnoxious. Kikujiro helps Masao look for his mom. Masao has an address and that's enough to go on as the two set out from the hustle and bustle of the city to the countryside of Japan. Along the way, lots of different situations happen that put Kikujiro's resolve and character to the test. These situations include the funny and touching.
I actually feel asleep watching this film with a group of friends. There were so many walking scenes and I was extremely tired that night. But I rented it again later to re-watch it and it was a blast.
The movie is extremely slow paced and the character development can get frustrating, but the payoff is nice. If you're looking for a quirky and to a certain degree, light hearted movie, you can check this one out.
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