Nichiyobi Wa Owaranai


1h 29m 2000

Brief Synopsis

Kazuya goes to live with his mother Shinobu because his father, Yoshiki, who works in the same company, has fired him according to the company policy regarding redundancy. However, Shinobu soon gets remarried to Sakamoto depriving Kazuya of a place to stay. He then meets Sachiko who works in a salon

Film Details

Also Known As
Sunday's Dream
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Liliy & Yoz; Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK); Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK)

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 29m

Synopsis

Kazuya goes to live with his mother Shinobu because his father, Yoshiki, who works in the same company, has fired him according to the company policy regarding redundancy. However, Shinobu soon gets remarried to Sakamoto depriving Kazuya of a place to stay. He then meets Sachiko who works in a salon where sexual pleasure is offered to men. They promise to have a date on the next Sunday by the sea. On the day they are supposed to meet, Kazuya murders Sakamoto in a fit of violent emotion which he cannot explain himself.

Film Details

Also Known As
Sunday's Dream
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Liliy & Yoz; Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK); Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK)

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 29m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Co-winner, along with Cesc Gay's "Krampak", of the FIPRESCI Critics Award at the 2000 Chicago International Film Festival.

Shown at Cannes International Film Festival (Un Certain Regard) May 10-21, 2000.

Shown at Chicago International Film Festival October 5-19, 2000.

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