Smile
Synopsis
A former yakuza, Joji made trouble on the street and was fired from the Family. Arriving at a manzai (Japanese stand-up comedy) training institute, he meets Midori, an ex-idol whom everyone admires. Yet Midori never smiles and she gradually becomes isolated. Joji offers to make a duo with her. She says to him, "I have already smiled and laughed for life..." Can these comedians succeed on stage as professionals?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Takashi Motoki
- Original Title
- Smile
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
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What is Smile about?
A former yakuza, Joji made trouble on the street and was fired from the Family. Arriving at a manzai (Japanese stand-up comedy) training institute, he meets Midori, an ex-idol whom everyone admires. Yet Midori never smiles and she gradually becomes isolated. Joji offers to make a duo with her. She says to him, "I have already smiled and laughed for life..." Can these comedians succeed on stage as professionals?
Who directed Smile?
Smile was directed by Takashi Motoki.
Who stars in Smile?
The principal cast of Smile includes Emiru Momose, Shuhei Yoshinaga, Akifumi Miura, Hotaru Hazuki.
When was Smile released and how long is it?
Smile was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.