Smile (2005)

Directed by Takashi Motoki1h 20m

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?

Year

2005

Country

Language

Japanese

Release date

5 May 2005

TMDB

2.0 (1)

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