In this intricately layered Japanese film, the nature of actresses and what they gain from acting is explored. The lives of three actresses are laid bare, and scenes from their lives are woven in and out of interviews with each of them. Each of them has experienced a traumatic event which contributes to their particular enjoyment of becoming someone else in dramatic roles.
Director
Yoshishige Yoshida
Mariko Okada
Kyoko Ichimori
Ruriko Asaoka
Aki Kaido
Ineko Arima
Isaku Makiko
Rentaro Mikuni
Minakawa
Isao Kimura
Director Nose
Miyoko Akaza
Kyoko
Kiwako Taichi
Rie
Kazuko Inano
Kiriko Nose
Yumeji Tsukioka
Makiko's Mother
Toshiyuki Hosokawa
Apparent Father
Toru Minegishi
An Actor
Yūsuke Kawazu
High School Teacher
Daigo Kusano
Owner of the Cleaning Shop
Yoshio Harada
Stalker
JP
