Picaresque
ピカレスク 人間失格
Synopsis
On June 19, 1948, the bodies of Japanese novelist and short-story writer Osamu Dazai and his lover Tomie Yamazaki are found drowned in the Tamagawa Canal in Tokyo. Osamu Dazai previously attempted to take his own life at least three other times. During the post war period, Osamu Dazai's reached the reached the height of his popularity and he became the literary voice for a "lost generation." After their bodies are found people wondered if Tomie Yamazaki was the cause of Osamu Dazai's death.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hidehiro Ito
- Screenplay & Story
- Naoki Inose
- Original Score
- Michiru Oshima
- Original Title
- ピカレスク 人間失格
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Studios
- Grand Prix Excellent
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hidehiro Ito
Naoki Inose
Michiru Oshima
Yōsuke Yafune
Masaji Kitagawa
Department Leadership Roster
Hidehiro Ito
Director
Masaji Kitagawa
Producer
Yōsuke Yafune
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Picaresque
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Picaresque about?
On June 19, 1948, the bodies of Japanese novelist and short-story writer Osamu Dazai and his lover Tomie Yamazaki are found drowned in the Tamagawa Canal in Tokyo. Osamu Dazai previously attempted to take his own life at least three other times. During the post war period, Osamu Dazai's reached the reached the height of his popularity and he became the literary voice for a "lost generation." After their bodies are found people wondered if Tomie Yamazaki was the cause of Osamu Dazai's death.
Who directed Picaresque?
Picaresque was directed by Hidehiro Ito.
Who stars in Picaresque?
The principal cast of Picaresque includes Kawamura Ryuichi, Tamao Sato, Tamaki Ogawa, Shiro Sano, Nae Yuuki.
When was Picaresque released and how long is it?
Picaresque was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Picaresque?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Picaresque was composed by Michiru Oshima.