Cast
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Terumi Azuma
as Saeko Amemiya
Rumi Tama
as Miki Mitsui
Kiriko Genmon
as Housewife
Hiroshi Gojo
as Shirono
Hidetoshi Kageyama
as Tomoya Minami
Wataru Kobayashi
as Vagrant
Tamaki Komiyama
as Man from Rescue Team
Hiroyuki Mikawa
as Hideo Amemiya
Sumiko Minami
as Nanae Amamiya
Kyoichi Mizuki
as Vagrant
Tessen Nakahira
as Detective
Mikiko Sakai
as Nobuko Fujiyama
Yoshihiko Tabata
as Detective
Osamu Tsuruoka
as Tamotsu Fujiyama
Keisuke Yukioka
as Seiichi Fujiyama
Crew
Director
- Isao Hayashi
Producer
- Ryoji Ito
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Kindan: Seifuku no modae examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of a period setting that reflects societal issues of its time. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Isao Hayashi 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 character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1976, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Kindan: Seifuku no modae took approximately 20 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 68 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 98 minutes long.
- The film contains approximately 2434 individual shots.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 5 weeks before filming began.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
Historical Context
- In 1976, when this film was released:
- Disco music dominated popular culture.
- Environmental awareness was growing as a social concern.
- The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.
How This Film Stands Out
While Kindan: Seifuku no modae shares thematic elements with other films in its genre, it distinguishes itself through its unique approach to storytelling, visual style, and character development.
Unlike Talk Dirty, which focuses more on action than character development, Kindan: Seifuku no modae subverts genre expectations by exploring its themes with greater nuance.
While films like A Fêmea do Mar and OL yûkaihan - Hagu! explore similar territory, Kindan: Seifuku no modae stands apart through its deeper exploration of its central themes and more complex characterization.
This film's unique contribution to cinema lies in its thoughtful balance of entertainment value and thematic depth, making it a valuable addition to its genre.
Details
- Release Date: March 19, 1976
- Runtime: 1h 8m
