Map of the Sounds of Tokyo (2009): A dramatic thriller that centers on a fish-market employee who doubles as a contract killer. (5.9)
Director: Isabel Coixet
Writer: Isabel Coixet
Stars: Rinko Kikuchi, Sergi López and Min Tanaka
Languages: English and Japanese (w/ English subtitles)
I think, this is a story about quite a few people--almost all the main characters--being alone or, having just one other social connection in the middle of one of the most populous cities in the world. The two main characters are flawed; there is no back-story about how they've ended up where they are. And, because of that, I can't empathize with either one. Yet, they show the need for emotional connections, above all else. (How a dorky looking guy ends up with a beautiful girl is another mystery but that not part of the storyline. :-)) Interesting title and I'm not exactly sure what the "map" is. And, how the audio (sounds) from one conversation ends up feeding someone else is not straightforward either. The modern-day Tokyo provides the backdrop and the selection of locations are quite nice. Acting is good. Rinko Kikuchi is superb. My Rating: 7.5
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