Japan,
2008, 114 min
Directed by:
Hirokazu Kore'edaScreenplay:
Hirokazu Kore'edaCinematography:
山崎裕Composer:
ゴンチチCast:
Hiroshi Abe, 原田芳雄, Kirin Kiki, Yui Natsukawa, Susumu Terajima, YOU, Kazuya Takahashi, Ryoga Hayashi, 田中祥平, 加藤治子Plots(1)
The Yokoyama family come together to celebrate the memory of their youngest son Junpei, who died fifteen years ago while rescuing a boy from drowning. Over the course of one summer day we follow the family, bound together by love as well as resentments and secrets, as new relatives become acquainted, old stories are retold, food prepared and an elegant graveside ritual takes place. It is with warmth and gentle humour that we follow the complex dynamics between the equally annoying, lovely and precious characters of the Yokoyama family, all masterfully drawn by Kore-Eda. (Drakes Avenue Pictures)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Guldbagge Awards
- 2009 - Hirokazu Kore'eda (Best Foreign Film)
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 2008 - Hirokazu Kore'eda (SIGNIS Award Special Mention)
- 2008 - Hirokazu Kore'eda (CEC Award for Best Film)
- 2008 - Hirokazu Kore'eda (Golden Shell for Best Film)