Shakespeare in Tokyo

Overview

An Australian Shakespeare fan with Down Syndrome sets off on a solo adventure to discover Tokyo in order to get away from his overbearing older brother. Along the way he uses his knowledge of the Bard, his sketchbook and his wits to win the hearts of the people he meets.

Directed by Genevieve Clay-Smith

Top cast

Gerard O'Dwyer

Ben

Patrick Brammall

Anthony

Shioli Kutsuna

Mei

Sonny Chiba

Calligrapher

Genevieve Clay-Smith

Caroline

R

Rinka Hayashi

Girl on tram

M

Masako Hayashi

Mother on tram

M

Minami Ebitani

Rickshaw Driver

T

Takeyasu Chibiki

Business Partner

A

Akinori Deguchi

Business Partner

K

Kumiko Funaki

Business Partner

M

Marc Fuoti

Business Partner

M

Mieko Ooe

Business Partner

H

Hiyori Kimura

Girl on river boat

M

Miyabi Nakagawa

Girl on river boat

M

Mio Sato

Girl on river boat

T

Tomoko Kosugi

Tea House Waitress

K

Kimie Sakaguchi

Woman in Kimono

T

Tomoko Yoshimura

Woman in Kimono

K

Kazuyuki Fujimi

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