Black Carp
烏鯉
Synopsis
Serious-minded company accountant Kosuke Yamashita is facing problems at both work and home when a young woman unexpectedly asks him to meet his childhood friend Shozo Obama. The two men have not seen each other for twenty-seven years, and Kosuke soon learns that Shozo is terminally ill. Still as persuasive and opportunistic as ever, Shozo proposes one final money-making scheme: travel to Nagano, acquire a supposedly valuable rare carp called a “Karasugoi,” and sell it for a fortune. Their quarrelsome journey gradually becomes a chance to revisit old memories, regrets and a friendship neither man truly left behind.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Osamu Yamaizumi
- Screenplay & Story
- Shunsaku Ikehata
- Original Title
- 烏鯉
- Release Date
- 05/10/1998
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
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Osamu Yamaizumi
Shunsaku Ikehata
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Osamu Yamaizumi
Director
Shunsaku Ikehata
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Carp
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What is Black Carp about?
Serious-minded company accountant Kosuke Yamashita is facing problems at both work and home when a young woman unexpectedly asks him to meet his childhood friend Shozo Obama. The two men have not seen each other for twenty-seven years, and Kosuke soon learns that Shozo is terminally ill. Still as persuasive and opportunistic as ever, Shozo proposes one final money-making scheme: travel to Nagano, acquire a supposedly valuable rare carp called a “Karasugoi,” and sell it for a fortune. Their quarrelsome journey gradually becomes a chance to revisit old memories, regrets and a friendship neither man truly left behind.
Who directed Black Carp?
Black Carp was directed by Osamu Yamaizumi.
Who stars in Black Carp?
The principal cast of Black Carp includes Toshiyuki Nishida, Takako Matsu, Hiromi Nagasaku, Norihei Miki, Keiko Takahashi.
When was Black Carp released and how long is it?
Black Carp was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.