Happy birthday! Ryûsuke Hamaguchi turns 47 today

Ryûsuke Hamaguchi is celebrating his 47th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-screenwriter Ryûsuke Hamaguchi (Drive My Car, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 47th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Hamaguchi, a cultural icon

Born Hamaguchi Ryûsuke in Kanagawa on December 16, 1978, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Japanese history. Hamaguchi's not just a great director, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Ryûsuke hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ryûsuke Hamaguchi as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 47.

Happy Birthday, Ryûsuke, you're the best!

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