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W - Women with Two Faces

W - Women with Two Faces (2015)

Dec 12, 2015 1h 29m Mystery

The members of Girls Bar, which is also the strongest female detective agency, confront the evil, and a movie of the same name novel by Fuyuki Shindo. Women who work at the girls bar "W Lounge" at night while working as office ladies, underground idols, teachers, etc. The "W Lounge" had another face, the strongest female detective agency fighting female enemies. A university student, a bud's friend, Airi disappears while leaving a debt of 3 million yen, and Airi's debt guarantor, Bud decides to work at "W Lounge" to repay the debt. According to a survey by the manager, Mona, who heard about the situation from the buds, and colleagues in the store, Airi gets information about being in a secret club called "Ruby Soul."

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Directed by Shinichi Fujita

Cast

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Kayano Masuyama
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Kayano Masuyama

as Tsubomi Aoki

Shizuka Umemoto
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Shizuka Umemoto

as Akari Machida

Hanako Takigawa
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Hanako Takigawa

as Shima Shimano

Asuka Kishi
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Asuka Kishi

as Nana Hachiya

Yuri Morishita
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Yuri Morishita

as Mona Aizome

Nodoka Sakura
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Nodoka Sakura

as Nono

Takashi Nishina
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Takashi Nishina

as

Noboru Kaneko
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Noboru Kaneko

as Eita Ashigara

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Kochi

as

Keito Aoki
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Keito Aoki

as Airi Tomikawa

Crew

Director
  • Shinichi Fujita
Producer
  • Kenji Seki

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Thematic Analysis

W - Women with Two Faces represents a fascinating example of Mystery cinema, offering viewers a unique perspective on the human experience and societal structures. The film's approach to its themes demonstrates a creative vision that distinguishes it within its genre.

Director Shinichi Fujita brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.

Released in 2015, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of W - Women with Two Faces took approximately 16 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 89 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 119 minutes long.
  • The film contains approximately 2200 individual shots.
  • The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
  • Some visual effects sequences took up to 9 months to complete.

Historical Context

  • In 2015, when this film is released:
  • Political polarization was intensifying in many countries.
  • Streaming services were revolutionizing film and television consumption.
  • Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: December 12, 2015
  • Runtime: 1h 29m

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