Shashinkan
The Portrait Studio / 寫眞館
| Genres: Drama, Historical, Slice of Life | |
| Themes: Historical | |
| Studios: Studio Colorido | |
| Rating: 7.29 / 10 | |
| Rank: #2923 | |
| Popularity: #7134 | |
| Users Listed: 9,350 | |
| Users Scored: 3,962 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 04/17/2022 | |
| Aired: November 9, 2013 (Fall) | |
| Type: movie | |
| Source: original | |
| Age Rating: G | |
| Episodes: 1 |
Synopsis:
Set against the backdrop of pre-war Japan, the narrative unfolds within a secluded photo studio perched atop a hill. The studio becomes a quiet observer of lives, capturing moments for a diverse clientele. A recurring couple initially seeks portraits, marked by the wife's profound shyness and persistent downward gaze. The studio owner dedicates himself to coaxing a smile from her, initiating an unexpected connection.
Years later, the couple returns with their daughter, who mirrors her mother’s initial reserved nature with a perpetual frown. The owner finds himself drawn into a repeated cycle of gentle persistence, attempting to unlock the girl's inner joy. The story explores the subtle nuances of human interaction and the enduring impact of small gestures across generations, charting an evolving relationship between the photographer and his subjects over a significant span of time.
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Staff:
- Nakamura, Takashi (Director, Screenplay, Key Animation)
- Iwanami, Yoshikazu (Sound Director)
- Ichikawa, Jun (Music)
- Kimura, Shinji (Art Director)
- Koyama, Yasumasa (Sound Effects)
- Murata, Mitsunori (Animation Check)
- Nakauchi, Terumi (Color Design)
- Satou, Mitsuhiro (Director of Photography)
- Yatabe, Touko (In-Between Animation)