Ken Watanabe Movie Hunt
Posted on 30. Jun, 2009 @ 10:39 pm by harvey in Media
I have a friend asking about a Japanese movie she once saw… I’m clueless, need your help!
Anyone out there know what movie this might be?
On my first JAL flight to Tokyo in January 2005 I saw a film – all in Japanese with English subtitles. I was enthralled and have tried to find it a few times with English subtitles and never was able to. I thought I would look again but now I have forgotten the name of the movie. Ken Watanabe was in it and he had a daughter and there was an agrarian setting and horses I believe… and I think in the English title translation there was the word “Years.” I know this is nothing to go on but I believe it won awards in Japan. Can either of you think of the movie title – and the Japanese title will work for me!
Anyone have a clue?!
At the very least maybe we can get some movie recommendations out of this…
Thanks for any help!
- Harvey
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Leanne
Jun 30th, 2009
at 23:09
Year One in the North?
北の零年 Kita no Zeronen
http://www.kitano-zeronen.jp/
David
Jun 30th, 2009
at 23:11
Maybe it’s “Kita no zeronen” ? also known in english as “Year One in the North”. Released in Japan in 2005.
hope it helps!
James Paddock
Jun 30th, 2009
at 23:16
Sounds like Kita no zeronen. No longer available, but you might be able to grab one here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000929WJO
@sleestakk
Jun 30th, 2009
at 23:17
I believe she’s referring to Year One in the North.
http://www.midnighteye.com/reviews/year-one-in-the-north.shtml
Hope that helps!
J
Alex
Jul 1st, 2009
at 01:58
Like the above commenters, I’m guessing it’s Kita no Zeronen.
Here’s a list of K.W. films: http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Watanabe_Ken#Movies
That site/wiki is pretty useful for any future queries! :D
EdGruberman
Jul 1st, 2009
at 08:59
Pretty comprehensive listing here too: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0913822/
harvey
Jul 1st, 2009
at 22:07
You guys nailed it thanks a ton!!!
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Jul 2nd, 2009
at 04:48
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Kitty
Jul 3rd, 2009
at 08:50
You all nailed it! Thanks so much! It is indeed Kita no Zeronen. Now can someone tell me why, if JAL had it available with English subs, it is not and to my knowledge never has been available with them?
Adam
Jul 5th, 2009
at 17:05
Sometimes movies get subtitles so they can be considered for film festivals. Perhaps it was never picked up for overseas distribution?
Jo
Jul 8th, 2009
at 07:35
Airlines sometimes get different versions, as well..edited for content, length etc. Perhaps because it was JAL, originating in the states (?) or England, it was assumed a Japanese language movie would have to have English subtitles?…Amazing movie! Samurai DVD has it with English subtitles..
Samurai DVD