Black Carp
Oct 05, 1998 · 1h 35m
Director
Osamu YamaizumiOverview
Serious-minded company accountant Kosuke Yamashita is facing problems at both work and home when a young woman unexpectedly asks him to meet his childhood friend Shozo Obama. The two men have not seen each other for twenty-seven years, and Kosuke soon learns that Shozo is terminally ill. Still as persuasive and opportunistic as ever, Shozo proposes one final money-making scheme: travel to Nagano, acquire a supposedly valuable rare carp called a “Karasugoi,” and sell it for a fortune. Their quarrelsome journey gradually becomes a chance to revisit old memories, regrets and a friendship neither man truly left behind.
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What is Black Carp about?
Serious-minded company accountant Kosuke Yamashita is facing problems at both work and home when a young woman unexpectedly asks him to meet his childhood friend Shozo Obama. The two men have not seen each other for twenty-seven years, and Kosuke soon learns that Shozo is terminally ill. Still as persuasive and opportunistic as ever, Shozo proposes one final money-making scheme: travel to…
When was Black Carp released?
Black Carp was released on October 5, 1998.
How long is Black Carp?
Black Carp runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
Who directed Black Carp?
Black Carp was directed by Osamu Yamaizumi.
Who is in the cast of Black Carp?
The cast of Black Carp includes Toshiyuki Nishida, Takako Matsu, Hiromi Nagasaku, Norihei Miki and Keiko Takahashi.