Audition(2000)
She always gets a part.
Seven years after the death of his wife, widower Shigeharu seeks advice on how to find a new wife from a colleague. Taking advantage of their position as a film company, they stage an audition. Interviewing a series of women, Shigeharu is enchanted by the quiet Asami. But soon things take a twisted turn as Asami isn’t what she seems to be.
Movie: Audition
Top 10 Billed Cast
Shigeharu Aoyama
Asami Yamazaki
Yasuhisa Yoshikawa
Mr Shimada
Ryoko Aoyama
Rie
Michiyo Yanagida
Toastmaster
Director
Video Trailer Audition
Video: DVD Trailer
DVD Trailer
International Trailer
Aoyama calls Asami
Arrow Video Selects - Audition by Louise Buckler
Asami's Audition
Mark Kermode reviews Audition | BFI Player
The Arrow Video Story
All 7 videos
DVD Trailer - Trailer
International Trailer - Trailer
Aoyama calls Asami - Clip
Arrow Video Selects - Audition by Louise Buckler - Featurette
Asami's Audition - Clip
Mark Kermode reviews Audition | BFI Player - Featurette
The Arrow Video Story - Featurette
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