About This Film
Kingyo (which means “goldfish” in Japanese) is a short film by the Malaysian filmmaker Edmund Yeo. It is based on Yasunari Kawabata's 1924 short story “Canaries”. His previous efforts, which include short films like “Chicken rice mystery”, “Fleeting images” and “Love suicides” showcased his talent effectively, while in “Kingyo”, his first Japanese language short film, it's clearly visible that he has only taken his talent in the forward direction. The film, which wonderfully depicts love, loss and memories has the ability to have a longing effect on the audiences even after it's finished.
Synopsis
The young female protagonist of this film, played by Luchino Fujisaki, is dressed up in a French maid's costume offering the pedestrian a guided tour of the city of Akihabara for 10,000 ¥.She seems lost in the colourful and crowded citys as her offer is being completely overlooked. But then she encounters a middle aged man, played by Takao Kawaguchi, who happens to be her former university professor, asking for a tour in exchange for paying her. As they begin to walk through the city, they also embark on a journey of their troubled romantic past, perfectly complemented by the soothing neon hues of the city. The pair's contemplation on their past, gradually sheds light on their relationship, which was hindered by the presence of a third character, the man's wife, played by Kyoko Kudo. The thread that is connecting this intense love triangle is a vibrant pair of goldfish that touches the lives of each of the three characters.
