Wasabi

Wasabi (2001)

Timing: 1:34 (94 min)

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Actors and characters

Release date

2001-10-31

Country

Japan, France

Production

Canal+, TF1 Films Production, EuropaCorp, Tobis, Destiny, Victor Company of Japan (JVC), Samitose Productions

Genre

Drama, Action, Comedy

Budget

$15 300 000

Revenue

$10 366 360

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Director

Gérard Krawczyk

Actors

Jean Reno, Ryoko Hirosue, Michel Muller, Carole Bouquet, Yoshi Oida, Christian Sinniger, Alexandre Brik, Jean-Marc Montalto, Véronique Balme, Fabio Zenoni
All actors and roles (10)

Scenario

Producer

Luc Besson

Operator

Gérard Sterin

Composer

Éric Serra

Artist

Audition

Swan Pham

Editing

Yann Hervé
All team (50)

• Actress Ryoko Hirosue did not know French, and had to memorize all her lines by ear.
• While playing golf, the police chief asks Hubert: “Don’t you have roots?” – this is a clear reference to the film “Léon” (1994).
• Wasabi is a spice primarily used in Japan, with a very sharp and pungent taste reminiscent of mustard.
• The amount in Yumi's bank account is indicated in dollars, however when this amount is transferred to Hubert's account, it is already indicated in euros. This is explained by the fact that at the time of filming, the dollar and the euro were equivalent currencies.
• In the scene of checking into a hotel room, Hubert thanks the employee for their work by slipping a bill into their hand. However, in Japan, unlike Western countries, this is considered a gross insult.
• In the scene where Huber checks into the hotel, he thanks the employee and gives him a tip. In Japan, this is considered an insult.
• During a golf game, the police chief asks Hubert: “Don’t you have roots?” – this is a clear reference to the film “Léon” (1994).
• Filming took place from April to July 2001.