
Symbol(2009)
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.

Film director Mario Baba meets a mysterious gentleman, and realizes he is a important man from his boyhood. The two chase each other around, causing a lot of commotion.

Tomokazu Miura
Mario Baba (adult)

Takuro Atsuki
Mario Baba (child)

Kei Tani
Mystery man

Riki Takeuchi
Kuhachiro Baba

Yoko Minamino
Fumiko Baba

Tetsuro Tamba
Utaemon Baba

Wakaba Irie
Isuzu Baba
Kurume Arisaka

Mickey Curtis
Zou Mago

Jun Fubuki
Chieko Tatsumura
The Stupid Teacher is a fantasy, comedy film released in 2000. Directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi, it stars Tomokazu Miura, Takuro Atsuki, Kei Tani. Film director Mario Baba meets a mysterious gentleman, and realizes he is a important man from his boyhood. The two chase each other around, causing a lot of commotion.
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