What is Dolls?
Dolls is a film first released in 2002. Catalogued under Drama, Romance.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2002
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 114 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 12, 2002
- Studios
- TV Tokyo, Bandai Visual, Office Kitano
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Updated
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Overview
Dolls is a film first released in 2002. Catalogued under Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by TV Tokyo, Bandai Visual, Office Kitano. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A Japanese drama intertwines puppetry with three intertwined love stories.”
- Unique puppetry motif adds visual symbolism
- Explores complex relationships and arranged marriage themes
- Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Takeshi Kitano
- Story emphasizes subtle emotional beats over fast‑paced plot
Watch it if you appreciate contemplative romance dramas with artistic visual motifs.
The film’s mature romantic themes and cultural nuances make it suited for adult audiences.
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Who directed Dolls (2002)?
Dolls was written, edited and directed by Japanese filmmaker Takeshi Kitano.
What motif ties the stories together?
The film uses puppeteering as its overriding motif, reflecting the characters’ actions.
What genres describe the film?
It is classified as a drama and romance.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film runs for approximately 1 hour 54 minutes.
When was the film originally released?
Dolls is a 2002 Japanese film that was released in the United States on December 10, 2004.
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