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The Pod of Good Fortune

8.0

2012•1h 23m

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.

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Production

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Thumbnail for video: 映画『幸運の壺　Good Fortune』予告編

映画『幸運の壺　Good Fortune』予告編

Thumbnail for video: 「幸運の壺The Pot of Good Fortune」

「幸運の壺The Pot of Good Fortune」

Cast

Photo of Hidetoshi Hoshida

Hidetoshi Hoshida

Ryosaku Hakamada

Photo of Aimi Satsukawa

Aimi Satsukawa

Erika Hakamada

Photo of Akaji Maro

Akaji Maro

Yonosuke Matsudaira

Photo of Keiko Toda

Keiko Toda

Shinobu Ueno

Photo of Kumiko Aso

Kumiko Aso

Asami Hakamada

Photo of Tetsu Watanabe

Tetsu Watanabe

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