Kingyo
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Fuyajo Cinema Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edmund Yeo
- Screenplay & Story
- Edmund Yeo
- Original Score
- Slawomir Kowalewski
- Original Title
- Kingyo
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Ando Laboratory
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edmund Yeo
Edmund Yeo, Yasunari Kawabata
Slawomir Kowalewski
Yukibumi Josha, Yoshio Kitagawa
Edmund Yeo
Kohei Ando, Maiko Itagaki
Department Leadership Roster
Edmund Yeo
Director
Edmund Yeo
Screenplay
Slawomir Kowalewski
Original Music Composer
Edmund Yeo
Editor
Maiko Itagaki
Producer
Yukibumi Josha
Director of Photography
Lia Yamada
Production Design
Yoshio Kitagawa
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Kingyo.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kingyo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kingyo about?
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.
Who directed Kingyo?
Kingyo was directed by Edmund Yeo.
Who stars in Kingyo?
The principal cast of Kingyo includes Lukino Fujisaki, Takao Kawaguchi, Qyoko Kudo, Sadaharu Yoshida, Koh Ishibashi.
When was Kingyo released and how long is it?
Kingyo was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Kingyo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kingyo was composed by Slawomir Kowalewski.