Confessions Among Actresses

In this intricately layered Japanese film, the nature of actresses and what they gain from acting is explored. The lives of three actresses are laid bare, and scenes from their lives are woven in and out of interviews with each of them. Each of them has experienced a traumatic event which contributes to their particular enjoyment of becoming someone else in dramatic roles.

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  Mariko Okada

  Kyoko Ichimori
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  Ruriko Asaoka

  Aki Kaido
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  Ineko Arima

  Isaku Makiko
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  Rentaro Mikuni

  Minakawa
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  Isao Kimura

  Director Nose
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  Miyoko Akaza

  Kyoko
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  Kiwako Taichi

  Rie
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  Kazuko Inano

  Kiriko Nose
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  Yumeji Tsukioka

  Makiko's Mother
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  Toshiyuki Hosokawa

  Apparent Father