Gips (2001 Film)

Gips (Japanese: ギプス, Hepburn: Gipusu) is a 2001 Japanese psychological drama film directed by Akihiko Shiota. It was released as part of the Love Cinema series, specifically designated as Volume 5. The film explores the complex and often unsettling dynamic that develops between two women following a chance encounter.

Promotional poster for the film Gips — Promotional visual for the 2001 film Gips.

Plot

The narrative centers on Kazuko, a 22-year-old secretary who encounters Tamaki while returning home from work. Tamaki is struggling to navigate the sidewalk on crutches, hindered by a cast and an ill-fitting shoe. After Kazuko assists her, she follows Tamaki back to her apartment. The interaction quickly shifts from a simple act of kindness into a tense, psychological game between the two characters.

Production

The film was directed by Akihiko Shiota, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Rena Horiuchi. The production was managed by Reiko Arakawa and Susumu Nakajima, with cinematography by Kazuhiro Suzuki. Gips was produced by the studio Bitters End and has a runtime of 83 minutes.

Cast

Hinako Saeki as Tamaki Hasegawa
Machiko Ono as Kazuko
Hiromi Kuronuma
Toru Tezuka
Kanji Tsuda
So Yamanaka
Mari Asato