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Symbol

Symbol

20096.71h 33m

Overview

A Japanese man in polka-dot pajamas wakes up in a room with no doors. Meanwhile, a middle-aged Mexican wrestler prepares for his most challenging match ever.

Directed by Hitoshi Matsumoto
Written by Hitoshi Matsumoto, Mitsuyoshi Takasu
Produced by Akihiko Okamoto
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Top Cast

Hitoshi Matsumoto

Hitoshi Matsumoto

The Man

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David Quintero

Escargot Man, Antonio's Father

Carlos C. Torres

Carlos C. Torres

Antonio

Luis Accinelli

Luis Accinelli

Antonio's Uncle

Lilian Tapia

Lilian Tapia

Antonio's Mother

Ivana Wong Yuen-Chi

Ivana Wong Yuen-Chi

Antonio's Sister

Adriana Fricke

Adriana Fricke

Karen

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Salam Diagne

African Tribesman

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Arkangel De La Muerte

Aguila De Plata

M

Matcho Panpu

Tequila Joe

Themes & Keywords

absurdism

About Symbol

Symbol is a comedy, fantasy film released in 2009 exploring themes of absurdism. Directed by Hitoshi Matsumoto, it stars Hitoshi Matsumoto, David Quintero, Carlos C. Torres. A Japanese man in polka-dot pajamas wakes up in a room with no doors. Meanwhile, a middle-aged Mexican wrestler prepares for his most challenging match ever.

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