The read
It runs a compact 21m.
Synopsis
An Australian Shakespeare fan with Down Syndrome sets off on a solo adventure to discover Tokyo in order to get away from his overbearing older brother. Along the way he uses his knowledge of the Bard, his sketchbook and his wits to win the hearts of the people he meets.
Ratings
IMDb8.9/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Genevieve Clay-SmithDirector
- Genevieve Clay-SmithWriter
- Jonny HigginsOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Gerard O'DwyerBen
- Patrick BrammallAnthony
- Shioli KutsunaMei
- Sonny ChibaCalligrapher
- Genevieve Clay-SmithCaroline
- Rinka HayashiGirl on tram
- Masako HayashiMother on tram
- Minami EbitaniRickshaw Driver
- Takeyasu ChibikiBusiness Partner
- Akinori DeguchiBusiness Partner
- Kumiko FunakiBusiness Partner
- Marc FuotiBusiness Partner