Film Review: The Handsome Suit

November 07, 2008 Tsutomu Hanabusa's debut is energetically performed, visually vibrant and revels in its gag-dominated variety show humor. Distributor Asmik Ace reportedly got a rush of offers at Tokyo's Tiff-com market, and sold to at least five countries. Diner boss Takuro (Muga Tsukaji), or "Butaro" (pig) as he is nicknamed for his gross physique, is loved for his homey dishes, but rejected by all girls, including his part-timer Hiroko, who ran away when Takuro confessed he adored her beauty.

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