Achilles and the Tortoise
Machisu is an artist who works in the field of painting. He's never had the success he believes he deserves. Regardless, he strives for success. Despite all setbacks, his wife Sachiko continues to support him. Machisu, the only son of a wealthy collector, enjoys painting as a child. Praise from his father's famous artist friend inspires the young boy to want to be a painter himself. Machisu, a poor loner, attends art school as a young man using money earned from working. He is introduced to an unconventional world of bold creativity, but he also gets his first bitter taste of harsh criticism from a dealer. Encouragement comes in the form of attractive clerk Sachiko, who is convinced that she is the only one who understands him. Marriage is soon followed by a daughter, as love and hope drive Machisu to devote himself even more deeply to his art...
Released: 2008-09-20