菊次郎の夏 (1999)

Translated title: Kikujiro

Brash, loudmouthed and opportunistic, Kikujiro is the unlikely companion for Masao who is determined to see the mother he has never met. The two begin a series of adventures which soon turns out to be a whimsical journey of laughter and tears with a wide array of surprises and unique characters along the way.

Country: Japan

Director: Takeshi Kitano

Awards: 4 wins & 4 nominations total

Box office: $200,920