In this intricately layered Japanese film, the nature of actresses and what they gain from acting is explored. The lives of three actresses are laid bare, and scenes from their lives are woven in and out of interviews with each of them. Each of them has experienced a traumatic event which contributes to their particular enjoyment of becoming someone else in dramatic roles.
as Kyoko Ichimori
as Aki Kaido
as Isaku Makiko
as Minakawa
as Director Nose
as Kyoko
as Rie
as Kiriko Nose
as Makiko's Mother
as Apparent Father
as An Actor
as High School Teacher
as Owner of the Cleaning Shop
as Stalker
