Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

6.9IMDb Score
Released:2003-12-13
Duration:116 min
Country:Japan
Director:Isshin Inudo
Actors:Satoshi Tsumabuki, Chizuru Ikewaki, Juri Ueno, Noriko Eguchi, Hirofumi Arai
Production:Asmik Ace Entertainment, IMJ Entertainment, M.S.C., Kansai Television, Hakuhodo

Overview:

A part-time employee in a mahjong parlour runs across a young woman, who is unable to walk, in baby carriage. He becomes friends with the woman and begins to feel enamoured with her.

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