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Movie poster: Ken San (2016)
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2016 · 95 min Documentary
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

KEN SAN pieces together the puzzle of the life and legacy of Japan's mythical acting icon, Ken Takakura. Collaborators, friends and family tell intimate stories of Ken's journey: how one man of quiet dignity became a cultural barrier-breaking film star.

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Original Title 健さん
Year 2016
Country Japan
Genre Documentary
Director Yûichi Hibi
Runtime 95 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (2 votes)

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The film constructs its portrait through intimate testimonies, exploring how a man of quiet dignity became a cross-cultural icon. It relies on personal anecdotes to reveal the person behind the myth.

What lingers after viewing is a profound respect for an artistry built on subtlety rather than spectacle. The documentary leaves one contemplating the enduring power of authentic presence. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Yûichi Hibi

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Best watched attentively, to absorb the quiet gravity of a cinematic legend's journey.

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