The German
独逸人
Synopsis
A former professor of German philosophy has lost his family due to a tragic accident and has since renounced the world. As a homeless man, he has been living in Osaka's notorious "Kamagasaki" district for four years and only speaks in quotes from famous German philosophers, which earned him the nickname "The German." One day he witnesses a blindfolded and bound young woman being pushed out of the car of a Yakuza boss in the middle of the homeless neighborhood. He saves her from imminent rape and takes her under his wing.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Walch
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger Walch
- Original Score
- tomoyo inoue, seiki yukimoto, Franz Schubert, Roger Walch
- Original Title
- 独逸人
- Spoken Languages
- German, Japanese
- Runtime
- 57m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Walch
Roger Walch
tomoyo inoue, seiki yukimoto, Franz Schubert, Roger Walch
Roger Walch
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Roger Walch
Director
Roger Walch
Director of Photography
Roger Walch
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What is The German about?
A former professor of German philosophy has lost his family due to a tragic accident and has since renounced the world. As a homeless man, he has been living in Osaka's notorious "Kamagasaki" district for four years and only speaks in quotes from famous German philosophers, which earned him the nickname "The German." One day he witnesses a blindfolded and bound young woman being pushed out of the car of a Yakuza boss in the middle of the homeless neighborhood. He saves her from imminent rape and takes her under his wing.
Who directed The German?
The German was directed by Roger Walch.
Who stars in The German?
The principal cast of The German includes Kan Mikami, yuka yokoi, Marie Decalco.
When was The German released and how long is it?
The German was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 57m.
Who composed the musical score for The German?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The German was composed by tomoyo inoue, seiki yukimoto, Franz Schubert, Roger Walch.