Directed by: Kosai Sekine
2018
/ 109 minutes
/ Under 15s must be accompanied by an adult
The weight of the world and the buoyancy of hope
We all have days when just getting out of bed is difficult. But for Yasuko (breakout performance from Shuri), every day is a challenge. Due to her mental illness and hypersomnia, simple things like household chores and holding a job seem impossible. Added to the mix is an indifferent, almost distant boyfriend Tsunaki (Masaki Suda), and an ex-girlfriend (Riisa Naka) with plans to win him back. Far from a melodramatic romance, Kosai Sekine’s stylish debut feature captures the nuances of love, for oneself and for others.
26th Raindance Film Festival – Nominated for Best International Film
Event Cinemas George Street, Sydney
ACMI, Melbourne
Director: Kosai Sekine
Original Story: Yukiko Motoya
Screenplay: Kosai Sekine
Producer: Naoki Kai
Cast: Shuri, Masaki Suda, Riisa Naka, Tetsushi Tanaka, Naomi Nishida, Yutaka Matsushige, Shizuka Iishibashi, Lisa Oda and Takao Kin
Genre: Drama
Format: DCP colour