| Overview: | From the director of "Audition" and "Ichi The Killer".
"Demon Pond", by prolific director Takashi Miike, captures the popular Kabuki-esque fairytale of the same name that he staged and directed to sold-out audiences in Japan. In it, Miike weaves the modern-day story of a man searching for a friend who has mysteriously disappeared, with a magical tale involving strange creatures, a heartbroken princess, and a pact that can't be broken. Conflicts between faith and skepticism, and between social obligation and personal desire drive the narrative toward a dramatic conclusion where the worlds of the real and the surreal inevitably collide.
Takashi Miike, who has proven himself as a master of multiple genres as a filmmaker, expands on his talents with this dazzling stage production. He has adapted the traditional fable faithfully, while updating the tale with humor and wit, a truly exceptional experience.
Featuring Shinji Takeda (Taboo, Pulse), Ryuhei Matsuda (Taboo), Kenichi Endo (Big Bang Love: Juvenile A, Great Yokao War) and legendary actor Tetsuro Tamba (Gozu, You Only Live Twice).
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