Poster for the movie Kingyo

Kingyo

2009 • 25 minutes
Drama

A university professor decides to go for a tour in Akihabara, guided by a young woman dressed up like a French maid. As they both walk through the streets of modern Tokyo, the man and the young woman gradually speak of a past they both share, and ultimately a painful love triangle that continues to haunt them. A poetic rumination in love, memories and loss told almost entirely with split screens.

Picture of Lukino Fujisaki

Lukino Fujisaki

Young Woman

Picture of Takao Kawaguchi

Takao Kawaguchi

The Professor

Picture of Qyoko Kudo

Qyoko Kudo

Kyoko (as Amane Kudo)

Picture of Sadaharu Yoshida

Sadaharu Yoshida

Picture of Koh Ishibashi

Koh Ishibashi

Picture of Shusei Nakayama

Shusei Nakayama

Picture of Toru Hasegawa

Toru Hasegawa