"Fantastipo" is written and directed by Shogo Yabuuchi, renowned for his audio-visual genius. It is the first full length feature film he will direct. Through his compellingly quirky script and direction (and often unconventional ideas), and funky/stylish cinematography and music (his ideas permeate even the smallest detail), Yabuuchi creates a unique "world" that is both humorous andbittersweet.?
In the studio of Armadillo Music, two brothers, Toraji and Haiji Koinobori are deeply involved in composing "Fantastipo". They are the President and Executive Director of Armadillo Inc., a mineral water company that has become a household name in Japan.But why are these two young executives producing this strange song entitled "Fantastipo"? The song and title embody the brothers' histories...the way they were,and where they arrive after their long, arduous journey. This is the story of the love, anguish and rebirth that they struggled through to reach "Fantastipo".
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