The Eel
“The Eel,” directed by Shôhei Imamura, follows the story of Takuro Yamashita, a man who, after serving an eight-year prison sentence for murder, seeks redemption and a new beginning by opening a barbershop in a small town. As he forms a bond with a mysterious woman named Keiko, both characters confront their pasts and search for forgiveness and healing.
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Director: Shôhei Imamura
Actors: Akira Emoto, Chiho Terada, Etsuko Ichihara, Fujio Tokita, Ken Kobayashi, Koji Yakusho, Misa Shimizu, Mitsuko Baisho, Sabu Kawahara, Sho Aikawa, Show Aikawa, Tomoro Taguchi, Tomorowo Taguchi
Country: Japan
Company: Eisei Gekijo, Groove Corporation, Imamura Productions
Awards: 16 wins & 14 nominations
Worldwide Gross: $418,480
Duration:
1h 57minRelease: 1997
Release Date: 1997-05-12
IMDb: 7.3
TMDB: 7.0
Rotten Tomatoes: 81%
Metacritic: 81
FilmAffinity: 7.0