Cast

Misa Shimizu

1970

Active years (films on this site)

1997–2001

Genres

ComedyDramaFantasy

Schools and movements

Contemporary Asian CinemaJapanese New Wave

Directors worked with

Shohei Imamura2 films

Biography

Misa Shimizu is a Japanese actress. She made her screen debut by winning the heroine audition for 1987 film Shōnan Bōsōzoku. She starred in NHK's morning drama series Seishun Kazoku in 1989. She portrayed Keiko, the female protagonist, in Palme d'Or winning The Eel directed by Shohei Imamura. She also makes regular appearances in Masayuki Suo's films. She won the award for best actress at the 17th Hochi Film Award for Okoge, Sumo Do, Sumo Don't, Future Memories: Last Christmas.

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Awards and honours

National / local

• Nikkan Sports Film Award for Best Newcomer 1992
• Elan d'or Award for Newcomer of the Year 1993

2 films on this site

1. The Eel 1997 · Shohei Imamura · IMDb 7.3 · Cast
2. Warm Water Under a Red Bridge 2001 · Shohei Imamura · IMDb 6.7 · Cast