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The Pod of Good Fortune(2012)
Status: Released
Date: 2012-02-25
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Time: 1h 23m
Overview:
Ryosaku, a struggling actor, endures daily abuse from his wicked wife. One day, the janitor of his apartment gives him a 'The Pod of Good Fortune'. And his life begins to go awry. The sudden death of his abusive wife...suspicion of murder...an impulsive cover-up...same old routine on set...an unexpected visitor...and the body count rises. This fi lm closely follows the daily life of the protagonist as the bizarre and horrifi c drama unfolds. When people are pushed to an extreme situation, it's also the most comical. Full of such aspects, the stor y reveals the secret side of the people surrounding the protagonist. Where will the 'The Pod of Good Fortune' lead this man's unfortunate life? Only the Pot can tell.
Languages: Japanese.
Countries:
Japan
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The Pod of Good Fortune
Top 6 Billed Cast
星田英利
Ryosaku Hakamada
佐津川愛美
Erika Hakamada
麿赤兒
Yonosuke Matsudaira
戸田恵子
Shinobu Ueno
麻生久美子
Asami Hakamada
渡辺哲
Video Trailer The Pod of Good Fortune
Video: 「幸運の壺The Pot of Good Fortune」
「幸運の壺The Pot of Good Fortune」
映画『幸運の壺 Good Fortune』予告編
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「幸運の壺The Pot of Good Fortune」 - Trailer
映画『幸運の壺 Good Fortune』予告編 - Trailer
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