Yokohama Mary
Originally released in 2006. Yokohama Mary is a documentary film. directed by Nakazawa Kensuke.
Starring Nagato Ganjiro, Godai Michiko, and Hideo Mori
Synopsis
A documentary that pursues the traces of a woman in Yokohama who stood at a street corner as a prostitute for 50 years after the war. An old woman, dressed in an aristocratic dress with her face made up white, quietly stands at a street corner. Known as a beautiful prostitute, her sophisticated behavior, as the years rolled by, became part of the local scenery. Never revealing her real name or her age, the woman preserved her lifestyle as a prostitute. People call her "Yokohama Mary". In winter 1995, Mary disappeared from the street. Rumors spread like an urban legend. There were some people who kept a kind watch for her. One such person is a chanson singer, Nagato Ganjiro, who has very little time left to live because of his illness. As Nagato recalls his memories of Mary, his desire to sing in front of her once more grows.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 15, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
9.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yokohama Mary about?
A documentary that pursues the traces of a woman in Yokohama who stood at a street corner as a prostitute for 50 years after the war. An old woman, dressed in an aristocratic dress with her face ma...
Who directed Yokohama Mary?
Yokohama Mary was directed by Nakazawa Kensuke.
How long is Yokohama Mary?
Yokohama Mary has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Yokohama Mary released?
Yokohama Mary was released on April 15, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Yokohama Mary?
The main cast of Yokohama Mary includes Nagato Ganjiro, Godai Michiko, Hideo Mori.