A Bao A Qu
Originally released in 2007. A Bao A Qu is a drama film. directed by Naoki Kato. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Hideo Nakaizumi, Toshiki Hirose, and Aoba Kawai
Synopsis
Hasegawa is writing a sequel to his previous novel, based on a true character who murdered 9 people on the street, with the premise that the killer had a brother. The main character in his new novel, Harumi, drops out of high school and leads a quiet life, unable to understand his brother. He is scared that the same blood runs in his veins but is also enraged by the fact that his brother’s life is consumed as material for novels by many writers. A novelist, Hasegawa faces limitations in making being able to make fiction as real and cruel as it is in reality. Hasegawa hears from a witness how a murder happened but he cannot be sure if it is a true event or from her imagination. One day, Hasegawa encounters Harumi… This is an obscure yet attractive film that extends its style from Kurosawa Kiyoshi to David Lynch. The title, A Bao A Qu, comes from a shapeless being that earns its shape as the pilgrim of a true heart near him featured in Indian religion and The Arabian Nights.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 8, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
2.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Tokyo University of the Arts
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Bao A Qu about?
Hasegawa is writing a sequel to his previous novel, based on a true character who murdered 9 people on the street, with the premise that the killer had a brother. The main character in his new nove...
Who directed A Bao A Qu?
A Bao A Qu was directed by Naoki Kato.
How long is A Bao A Qu?
A Bao A Qu has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was A Bao A Qu released?
A Bao A Qu was released on October 8, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Bao A Qu?
The main cast of A Bao A Qu includes Hideo Nakaizumi, Toshiki Hirose, Aoba Kawai, Arata Takase, Junya Ishii.