Overview

A businessman kills his adulterous wife and is sent to prison. After his release, he opens a barbershop and meets new people, talking to almost no one except for an eel he befriended while in prison.

Cast

Koji Yakusho, Misa Shimizu, Akira Emoto, Fujio Tokita, Mitsuko Baisho, Show Aikawa, Ken Kobayashi, Sabu Kawahara

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What is "The Eel" about?

A businessman kills his adulterous wife and is sent to prison. After his release, he opens a barbershop and meets new people, talking to almost no one except for an eel he befriended while in prison.

When was "The Eel" released?

The Eel was released in 1997.

Who stars in "The Eel"?

The cast includes Koji Yakusho, Misa Shimizu, Akira Emoto, Fujio Tokita.