Umi no Chinmoku
The line between imitation and authenticity is thin, and so is the line that determines the value of art. Where does the truth about ourselves lie?
A major incident occurs at an exhibition celebrating the career of world-renowned artist Tamura Shuzo (Ishizaka Koji): one of the displayed works is revealed to be a forgery. Guided by artistic conscience or pride – Shuzo publicly acknowledges it, even conceding its superiority. When the body of a tattooed woman is discovered, suspicions quickly fall on Shuzo’s rival and former prodigy Tsuyama Ryuji (Motoki Masahiro). Having made a living by creating forgeries and tattooing women, Ryuji is now terminally ill and pursued for his crimes, and obsessively devoting his final days to completing one last painting. Featuring stunning cinematography and an extraordinary lead performance by Motoki. (Subtitles)
Japan 2024 Wakamatsu Setsuro 112m
