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Sep 4, 2020 · Pursued by loan sharks, Aoyama is rescued by a mysterious man in orange overalls, and spirited away to “The Town,” where other dropouts hide out from debtors, abusive partners or the police. It’s a perpetual holiday resort where every need is catered to but hidden in it is a sinister conspiracy.
Serena Seghedoni Loud and Clear Reviews Set in a Town of nameless people, The Town of Headcounts (Ninzu No Machi) is a clever dystopian drama and a brave, accurate analysis of modern societal...
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Movie:The Town of HeadcountsRomaji:Ninzu no MachiJapanese:人数の町Director: Shinji ArakiAoyama (Tomoya Nakamura) is harassed over debts. He arrives in a mysterious town. People can enter the town freely, but they can not leave. The town provides the basic necessities of life, including food, clothing and a place to live. The people there can indulge in pleasures everyday. By communicating with the people, Aoyama approaches the mystery...
The Town of Headcounts 人数の町 Director: Shinji Araki (荒木伸二) Japan 2020, 111 min. Section: NIPPON VISIONS Nippon Connection Film Festival June 1 – 6, 2021 www.nipponconnection.com.
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Oct 4, 2020 · The Town of Headcounts is both an exceptionally well acted, stunning sci-fi thriller that will spark your curiosity and keep you on the edge of your seat, and a powerful dystopian drama that asks all the right questions and answers them with unmistakable, everpresent socio-political commentary.
Pursued by loan sharks, Aoyama is rescued by a mysterious man in orange overalls, and spirited away to “The Town,” where other dropouts hide out from debtors, abusive partners or the police....
Jun 26, 2021 · Review. One day, Aoyama (Tomoya Nakamura), who is being beaten up, is rescued by Paul (Yamanaka So). Paul, sensing Aoyama’s desperation and struggle, invites him to town where there is only peace.