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Achilles and the Tortoise

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IMDB ID: tt1217243

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Machisu is a painter. He never had the success he thinks he is entitled to. Regardless of this, he always remains trying to be successful. His wife Sachiko keeps supporting him, despite all setbacks.

Japanese

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Takeshi Kitano

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Kanako Higuchi

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Yûrei Yanagi

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Kumiko Aso

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Akira Nakao

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Mariko Tsutsui

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Masatô Ibu

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Nao Omori

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Ren Osugi

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Aya Enjoji

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Takeshi Kitano

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