Extro
Dives deep into the tragicomic world of the"towns-people" stand-ins working at Warp Station Edo, a popular shooting location for samurai dramas, through a piercing study of a 63-year-old extra. Utilizing mockumentary stylings, this ambitious film forms a compelling commentary on the aspirations that shape film production and the feelings that a simple, ho-hum life can evoke.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Extro
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 20, 2019
Runtime
1h 29m
Genres
Comedy, Drama
User Score
77%
Original Title
エキストロ
Production Companies
Yoshimoto Kogyo, NHK Enterprises
Director
Naoki Murahashi
Description
Dives deep into the tragicomic world of the"towns-people" stand-ins working at Warp Station Edo, a popular shooting location for samurai dramas, through a piercing study of a 63-year-old extra. Utilizing mockumentary stylings, this ambitious film forms a compelling commentary on the aspirations that shape film production and the feelings that a simple, ho-hum life can evoke.