MATT SMILEY (KEN-ANTOINE)
Matt Smiley is a young actor making waves in the industry since his starring role in “Kamataki”. Multi-talented and well rounded in all aspects of the craft, having studied traditional theater in France, USA and in Canada. Matt has appeared in a few MOW’s, TV series and a slew of commercials in Canada. He is already being signed up for roles in future productions.

TATSUYA FUJI (TAKUMA)
Tatsuya Fuji, one of Japan’s most acclaimed actors. Starring in Nagisa Oshima’s « Realm of the senses » in 1976 and « Realm of Passion » in 1978. He has recently appeared in the Cannes Official Selection in the film « Bright Future » by director Kiyoshi Kurosawa. Tatsuya Fuji has appeared and starred in over 100 films.

KAZUKO YOSHIYUKI (KARIYA SENSEI)
The highly respected Kazuko Yoshiyuki is one of Japan’s most renowned actresses. She co-starred in Nagisa Oshima’s « Realm of the Passion » next to Tatsuya Fuji. She was also in Takeshi Kitano’s « Kikujiro’s Summer » in 2000. Kamataki is the first film that she and Tatsuya Fuji have done together since « Realm of the Passion ».


LISLE WILKERSON (RITA)
Born in the United States, Lisle immigrated to Japan at an early age. She has worked in the Japanese entertainment industry for over 20 years. Her background consists of mainly radio DJ/TV/ and voice acting. She appeared in Sofia Coppola’s highly acclaimed « Lost in Translation ». The role of Rita in « Kamataki » is her first important role in a film.

NAHO WATANABE (AUNT MIO)
Stage actress and director, this wonderful actress makes her movie debut in KAMATAKI.

CHRISTOPHER HEYERDAHL (SCOTT)
Very prolific screen actor. He shares his time between Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. Shooting constantly in various feature films and television series. Recently seen Chris in such productions as « Blade: Trinity » (2004), « Catwoman », « Stargate Atlantis: Rising » and « The Chronicles of Riddick ».