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.

Takeshi Kitano
Kikujiro

Yusuke Sekiguchi
Masao

Kayoko Kishimoto
Kikujiro's Wife

Yuko Daike
Masao's Mother

Kazuko Yoshiyuki
Masao's Grandmother

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Release Date
June 5, 1999
Runtime
2h 1m
Rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Director