Paradise View
パラダイスビュー
Synopsis
Go Takamine's first theatrical feature is a pioneering work of Okinawan cinema, filmed almost entirely in Okinawan dialect. Taking place shortly before the resumption of Japanese sovereignty over Okinawa, Takamine’s film tacitly addresses the island prefecture's complicated history of occupation and feelings of dislocation through the story of a small community and its preparations for a wedding between a local girl and a Japanese teacher. On the periphery of these events is Reishu (Kaoru Kobayashi), who quits his job on a US military base and uses the extra time to catch snakes and play with ants – and get the bride-to-be pregnant. Takamine’s leisurely-paced film is full of uniquely Okinawan touches that mix in aspects of the island's folklore, accompanied by Haruomi Hosono’s spare and evocative score.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gō Takamine
- Screenplay & Story
- Gō Takamine
- Original Score
- Haruomi Hosono
- Original Title
- パラダイスビュー
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gō Takamine
Gō Takamine
Haruomi Hosono
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Gō Takamine
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Gō Takamine
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paradise View
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What is Paradise View about?
Go Takamine's first theatrical feature is a pioneering work of Okinawan cinema, filmed almost entirely in Okinawan dialect. Taking place shortly before the resumption of Japanese sovereignty over Okinawa, Takamine’s film tacitly addresses the island prefecture's complicated history of occupation and feelings of dislocation through the story of a small community and its preparations for a wedding between a local girl and a Japanese teacher. On the periphery of these events is Reishu (Kaoru Kobayashi), who quits his job on a US military base and uses the extra time to catch snakes and play with ants – and get the bride-to-be pregnant. Takamine’s leisurely-paced film is full of uniquely Okinawan touches that mix in aspects of the island's folklore, accompanied by Haruomi Hosono’s spare and evocative score.
Who directed Paradise View?
Paradise View was directed by Gō Takamine.
Who stars in Paradise View?
The principal cast of Paradise View includes Kaoru Kobayashi, Jun Togawa, Haruomi Hosono, Tomi Taira, Saburo Kitamura.
When was Paradise View released and how long is it?
Paradise View was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Paradise View?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paradise View was composed by Haruomi Hosono.