Confessions Among Actresses

In this intricately layered Japanese film, the nature of actresses and what they gain from acting is explored. The lives of three actresses are laid bare, and scenes from their lives are woven in and out of interviews with each of them. Each of them has experienced a traumatic event which contributes to their particular enjoyment of becoming someone else in dramatic roles.

5.7

124 min

Cast

Mariko Okada

as Kyoko Ichimori

Ruriko Asaoka

as Aki Kaido

Ineko Arima

as Isaku Makiko

Rentaro Mikuni

as Minakawa

Isao Kimura

as Director Nose

Miyoko Akaza

as Kyoko

Kiwako Taichi

as Rie

Kazuko Inano

as Kiriko Nose

Yumeji Tsukioka

as Makiko's Mother

Toshiyuki Hosokawa

as Apparent Father

Toru Minegishi

as An Actor

Yūsuke Kawazu

as High School Teacher

Daigo Kusano

as Owner of the Cleaning Shop

Yoshio Harada

as Stalker

Director

Yoshishige Yoshida