Oshie to Tabi Suru Otoko

押絵ト旅スル男 / The Man Traveling with the Brocade Portrait
Oshie to Tabi Suru Otoko
Genres: Mystery, Psychological
Themes: Psychological
Rank: #21351
Popularity: #11277
Users Listed: 2,620
Users Scored: 100
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 11/09/2021
Aired: July 20, 2018 (Summer)
Type: movie
Source: novel
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 1

Synopsis:

Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Japan, this series unfolds with a contemplative atmosphere centered on a decades-old enigma. An elderly man recounts to a fellow traveler the perplexing vanishing of his brother near the now-demolished Ryounkaku tower in Uozu. The narrative explores themes of memory and perception as it delves into the brother's fascination with optical devices – telescopes and peep shows – and their potential influence on his life.

The story hints at a blurring of lines between the tangible world and subjective experience, prompting questions about the nature of reality itself. It’s a character-driven exploration steeped in historical detail, emphasizing subtle psychological nuances over action-oriented plotlines. The series invites viewers to ponder the lingering impact of the past on the present and the fragile boundaries of human consciousness within a rapidly changing society.

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Staff:

  • Tsukahara, Shigeyoshi (Director)
  • Akatsuki, Chota (Music)
  • Edogawa, Ranpo (Original Creator)

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