Date: Thursday, May 29 – Tuesday, June 10, 2025, ONLINE: Thursday, April 24 – Sunday, June 30, 2025

Japan Program

Competition 25

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A daughter who has left home after a clash with her mother decides to return to her hometown of Miyazaki for the first time in over a decade. She is reunited with her mother, who lives at the foot of a mountain with the assistance of a care helper, but...

Director
Masashi Sogawa
Time
0:16:22
Country
Japan
Genre
Drama
Year
2024

Awards Nominations

Fukuoka International Film Festival With Everyone 2024 (Official Selection- Best Picture Award), 2024, Japan
Sapporo International Short Film Festival & Market 2024 (Official Selection) 2024, Japan
Hokkaido International Short Film Festival 2024 (Official Selection) 2024, Japan

Director

Masashi Sogawa

Born in Tokushima, Masashi Sogawa self-taught filmmaking while working as an assistant director for various directors, including Koji Fukada. Currently based in Tokyo, he directs films and documentaries all over Japan.

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Screening

Screening Venue

VenueScheduleTicket Reservation
WITH HARAJUKU HALL2025.6.10 [Tue] 13:00-14:50

Online Screening

OnlinescheduleOnline Screening
Online Screening2025.06.12 [Thu] - 06.30 [Mon]

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