Summary
Adult video store clerk, Issa, feels like a total loser after losing his job and being dumped by his girlfriend. He is blessed by a stroke of luck when his invention, a curry package squeezing tool, suddenly gains immense popularity. Not only does his invention attract buyers and money, it even attracts unwanted attention from the Yakuza.
Good for
- Friends night
- Binge-friendly
- Pure escapism
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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At a glance
Running time
1 h 32 min
Shorter than most dramas, −17 min on the typical 109
typical 10992Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Released
2005
October 1, 2005
21 years ago
Genres
DramaCrimeLanguage
Japanese
Original language
Made in
Japan
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceModerate
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesMild
- Strong languageNamed in the advisories
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyPure EscapismNot listed for kids or family movie night.
Directing · 1
- Ryūichi Honda Director
Writing · 1
- Yuji Nagamori Writer
Camera · 1
- Satoshi Shimomoto Director of Photography
Costume & Make-Up · 1
- Sachiko Kozato Costume Design
Lighting · 1
- Kô Kajino Lighting Director
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