Chasuke's Journey 2015
In the celestial realm, heavenly scribes race to craft living biographies for earthbound souls, their designs dictated by an avant-garde deity demanding fresh narratives.
Director: SABU
Cast
Kenichi Matsuyama
Chasuke
Ito Ohno
Yuri
Yūsuke Iseya
Jo Hikomura
Hiromasa Taguchi
Charlie Pon
Tina Tamashiro
Chako Saotome
Ren Osugi
Junichi Taneda
Susumu Terajima
Kuroki
Shintarō Yamada
Hiroki Konno
Toru Tezuka
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chasuke's Journey (2015) about?
This offbeat fantasy-drama follows a former gangster working as a tea-boy in heaven, who's sent back to Earth after a heavenly council finds a soul's death too predictable. His mission? Make the girl's story more interesting by any means necessary.
Who directed Chasuke's Journey?
The film was directed by SABU, a Japanese filmmaker known for blending sharp social satire with eccentric, genre-defying storytelling.
Who stars in Chasuke's Journey?
The cast features Kenichi Matsuyama in the lead role, alongside Ito Ohno, Yūsuke Iseya, Hiromasa Taguchi, and Tina Tamashiro.
Is Chasuke's Journey (2015) worth watching?
With its quirky blend of dark comedy and fantasy, *Chasuke's Journey* offers a refreshing, unpredictable experience. Fans of unconventional cinema will appreciate SABU's creative vision, though its surreal tone may not appeal to everyone.
How long is Chasuke's Journey?
The film has a runtime of 106 minutes.
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About Chasuke's Journey (2015) — When heaven meddles with Earth in a surreal comedy-drama
In the celestial realm, heavenly scribes race to craft living biographies for earthbound souls, their designs dictated by an avant-garde deity demanding fresh narratives.
When the death of a free-spirited young woman—Yuri—is deemed too ordinary, the decision is made to shake things up. Instead of accepting fate, they dispatch Chasuke, a reformed gangster turned tea-boy in heaven, back to Earth in a surreal twist of cosmic intervention. Directed by the inventive SABU, *Chasuke's Journey (2015)* blends dark fantasy, offbeat comedy, and existential drama into a visually playful yet thought-provoking odyssey.
