Asakusa Kid
“I'm a comedian, you fool!”
Drama
Before he hit it big, Takeshi Kitano got his start apprenticing with comedy legend Fukami of Asakusa. But as his star rises, his mentor's declines.
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A poignant look at the rise and fall of comedic careers in Tokyo's vibrant Asakusa district. It's a deeply felt, nostalgic journey through the struggles and triumphs of artists chasing their dreams.
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