Audition (Ôdishon) 1999

In Tokyo, Shigeharu Aoyama is a widower that grieves the loss of his wife and raises his son alone. Seven years later, the teenage son asks why his middle-aged father does not remarry. Shigeharu meets his friend Yasuhisa Yoshikawa, who is a film producer, and tells his intention. However, Shigeharu has difficulties approaching available women to date, so Yasuhisa decides to organize a sham audition for casting the lead actress for a fake movie. They receive several portfolios of candidates and Shigeharu becomes obsessed by the gorgeous Asami Yamazaki. Despite the advice of the experienced Yasuhisa, Shigeharu calls Asami to date and he falls for her. But who is the mysterious Asami?

Director: Miike Takashi

Stars: Ishibashi Ryo, Shiina Eihi, Tengan Daisuke

JDramaMama's Rating: D

Some people are not at all whom they appear to be, as was the case in this movie. This film was way too creepy for me, so much so that I couldn't even watch the ending! Not much of a horror fan.

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