A film you need to be in a receptive mood to get on with — objectively, it’s about a pretty rotten character and his petty life — but with real emotional pay-off.
Hirokazu Kore-eda delivers yet another quietly powerful and thought-provoking drama.
Proof that the Japanese maestro deserves to be the metronome of all movie lovers’ hearts.
No one makes family melodramas quite like Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda. His style is deceptively low key and matter of fact even as he deals with seismic moments in the lives of his protagonists.
A gambling-addicted private eye spies on his ex-wife in Hirokazu Kore-eda’s drama, which, despite its grubby setting, is understated and delicate.
A poignant, award-winning drama.
Three generations clash in Hirokazu Koreeda’s gentle, witty film.
Carefully observed, quietly compelling.
Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow from Friday June 2, 2017, until Thursday June 8, 2017. More info: http://www.glasgowfilm.org/theatre/
Edinburgh Filmhouse, Edinburgh from Friday June 16, 2017, until Monday June 19, 2017. More info: www.filmhousecinema.com
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