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MASTER SCORE 43.7 / 100
2013·Comedy·1h 32m

USHI MUST MARRY

Ushi Hirosaki has to marry according to Japanese tradition before her 30th birthday. Because time is running out, her family decides she has to marry a huge sumo wrestler. A rather unfortunate combination, so Ushi wants to look for a nicer candidate herself. She travels halfway around the world to find her dream husband. Along the way she does valiant efforts, for example to learn table manners and to lose her Japanese accent.

Above the Line
Paul Ruven·DirectorPaul Ruven·Scenario WriterMarian Batavier·Scenario WriterRolf Dekens·Director of PhotographyMartijn Schimmer·MusicJ.P. Luijsterburg·Editor
Cast
Wendy van Dijk·Ushi HirosakiHiromi Tojo·Self - Ushi's AssistantMark Sagato·SumoPatrick Dempsey·SelfChris Noth·SelfUri Geller·SelfHans Klok·SelfRie Iikura·Ushi's MotherSteve Goh·Sumo's FatherRachel Federoff·Love Consultant
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Paul Ruven·DirectorDavid Lipschits·Other
Writing· 2
Paul Ruven·Scenario WriterMarian Batavier·Scenario Writer
Camera· 1
Rolf Dekens·Director of Photography
Editing· 3
J.P. Luijsterburg·EditorPaul Bijpost·Dialogue EditorJoost van de Wetering·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Martijn Schimmer·MusicMatthijs Kieboom·MusicCoen Gravendaal·Sound MixerRaf Enkels·Sound Effects EditorJoram van Hartingsveldt·Boom Operator
Art & Design· 5
Bho Roosterman·Costume DesignManolito Glas·Production DesignLeendert van Nimwegen·Makeup ArtistIngrid Dorresteijn·Makeup ArtistMarcel Moerel·Assistant Costume Designer
Production· 9
Joris van Wijk·Executive ProducerPaul Ruven·ProducerElwin Looije·Line ProducerIvy Isenberg·CastingMike van Dijk·Co-ProducerSven Sauvé·Co-ProducerLaurens Drillich·Co-ProducerJean Pierre Claes·Line ProducerTijn Heerkens·Location Manager
Other Departments· 3
Leendert van Nimwegen·HairstylistIngrid Dorresteijn·HairstylistHasraf Dulull·Visual Effects Supervisor
By the Numbers
43.7
OF 100
Master Score
3.0
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#46A6E5
#FFFFFF
#000000
Mood
Comedic, Lively
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a bright blue sky with scattered clouds above a street lined with palm trees. In the foreground, a man with a surprised expression is ”

comedyromance
Key Elements
Palm TreesWedding RingsHelicopterHollywood SignSegway
Atmosphere
Vibrant, Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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