Used rental DVD. The disc has multiple scratches. It was viewable, so please purchase if you don't mind. The case has been replaced with a new one. This is the 14th feature film by Takeshi Kitano, director of "HANA-BI" and "Zatoichi." The cast includes Takeshi Kitano (Beat Takeshi), Kanako Higuchi, Yurei Yanagi, and Kumiko Aso. Machisu, a struggling painter, has dreamed of becoming a painter since he lost his parents at a young age. Sachiko is drawn to the pure-hearted Machisu, and they eventually marry and immerse themselves in creative activities... The film depicts Machisu's struggles to face his unattainable dreams and the marital love of Sachiko, who supports him from the shadows. Beat Takeshi Kanako Higuchi Yurei Yanagi Kumiko Aso Akira Nakao Masato Ibu Ren Osugi