JFTFP24: A Man - The Ultimate Picture Palace

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Directed by ISHIKAWA Kei | Japan | 2022 | 2h 1m | Japanese w/ English subtitles | Starring TSUMABUKI Satoshi, ANDO Sakura, KUBOTA Masataka, MASHIMA Hidekazu.

Upon returning to her hometown, divorcee Rie finds happiness in the company of a reserved young man named Daisuke. The two tie the knot and embark on their new lives together. However, tragedy strikes when Daisuke succumbs to a fatal accident, revealing a side of him that Rie never knew existed. Determined to unveil the truth behind her late husband’s identity, she enlists the help of lawyer her Kido to help solve the mystery. Based on Keiichiro Hirano’s bestselling novel, Kei Ishikawa’s gripping psychological crime thriller swept the 2023 Japanese Academy Awards, winning eight awards, including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Screenplay.

Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2024

This screening is part of the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2024.

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