Japan,
1966, 124 min
Plots(1)
Convinced that the soul lives in the skin, that his identity has disappeared with the features of his face, disfigured in an accident, a scientist becomes obsessed with the idea of using a mask with the face of another person that he hopes will help him to connect with the world. (San Sebastian International Film Festival)
Cast
Tatsuya Nakadai
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Kyōko Kishida
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Eiji Okada
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Machiko Kyō
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Minoru Chiaki
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Tôru Takemitsu
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