Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

6.9
Low
20031h 56m

Directed by

Overview

A part-time employee in a mahjong parlour runs across a young woman, who is unable to walk, in baby carriage. He becomes friends with the woman and begins to feel enamoured with her.

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Isshin Inudo's 2003 romantic drama follows a young man working part-time who crosses paths with a sheltered woman unable to walk, and the tentative bond that grows between them. Quiet and observant, the film explores companionship, vulnerability, and the small intimacies that draw two people together. Its gentle, melancholic tone favors emotional nuance over grand gestures. Suited to viewers who appreciate understated Japanese romances and intimate character studies, it lingers on feeling and connection. The film carries a MagicMovieScore of 6.9.

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Top Cast

Satoshi Tsumabuki - Tsuneo in Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

Satoshi Tsumabuki

Tsuneo

Chizuru Ikewaki - Joze / Kumiko in Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

Chizuru Ikewaki

Joze / Kumiko

Juri Ueno - Kanae in Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

Juri Ueno

Kanae

Noriko Eguchi - Noriko in Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

Noriko Eguchi

Noriko

Hirofumi Arai - Koji in Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

Hirofumi Arai

Koji

Itsuji Itao - Manager in Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

Itsuji Itao

Manager

Eiko Shinya - Grandmother in Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

Eiko Shinya

Grandmother

Koji Ohkura - Mahjong Bar Patron in Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

Koji Ohkura

Mahjong Bar Patron

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6.07
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Movie Info

Release Date

December 13, 2003

Runtime

1h 56m

Genres

Drama, Romance

Director

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