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The Pod of Good Fortune
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Title: The Pod of Good Fortune

Release Date: 25 Feb 2012

Runtime: 1h 23m

Genre: Comedy

Director: Yoshimoto Kogyo, Nippon Television Network Corporation

Production Companies: Yoshimoto Kogyo, Nippon Television Network Corporation

Overview: Ryosaku, a struggling actor, endures daily abuse from his wicked wife. One day, the janitor of his apartment gives him a 'The Pod of Good Fortune'. And his life begins to go awry. The sudden death of his abusive wife...suspicion of murder...an impulsive cover-up...same old routine on set...an unexpected visitor...and the body count rises. This fi lm closely follows the daily life of the protagonist as the bizarre and horrifi c drama unfolds. When people are pushed to an extreme situation, it's also the most comical. Full of such aspects, the stor y reveals the secret side of the people surrounding the protagonist. Where will the 'The Pod of Good Fortune' lead this man's unfortunate life? Only the Pot can tell.

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Cast

  • Ryosaku Hakamada: Hidetoshi Hoshida
  • Erika Hakamada: Aimi Satsukawa
  • Yonosuke Matsudaira: Akaji Maro
  • Shinobu Ueno: Keiko Toda
  • Asami Hakamada: Kumiko Aso
  • : Tetsu Watanabe
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