Takeshis'

2005 · 1h 48m

Beat Takeshi lives the busy and sometimes surreal life of a showbiz celebrity. One day he meets his blond lookalike named Kitano, a shy convenience store cashier, who, still an unknown actor, is waiting for his big break. After their paths cross, Kitano seems to begin hallucinating about becoming Beat.

Directed by Takeshi Kitano

Cast

Takeshi Kitano

Beat Takeshi / Mr. Kitano

Kotomi Kyono

Takeshi's Girlfriend / Kitano's Female Neighbor

Kayoko Kishimoto

Mahjong Parlor Woman / Audition Producer / Costumer

Ren Osugi

Takeshi's Manager / Taxi Driver

Susumu Terajima

Takeshi's Friend / Kitano's Yakuza Neighbor