Introduction
A story of family bonds that endure severe trials. Based on the autobiography of a war photographer who overcame alcohol dependency with the support of his ex-wife, manga artist Rieko Saibara.
Japanese Eyes
Japanese Eyes: OPENING FILM
Wandering Home
Director:Yoichi Higashi
World Premiere
10/23 11:35- 10/26 10:40-
©2010 SIGLO/VAP/BITTERS END
118min Japanese Color 35mm | 2010 Japan |
Introduction
A story of family bonds that endure severe trials. Based on the autobiography of a war photographer who overcame alcohol dependency with the support of his ex-wife, manga artist Rieko Saibara.
Synopsis
Pledging to "visit my family sober next week," war photographer Yasu guzzles vodka and passes out. Hurrying to his side, manga artist Yuki reassures him, "It's OK, you're not dead yet." The couple married and had two kids, but divorced because of Yasu's alcohol dependency. Exhausted by the cycle of drunken violence and illness, Yasu reluctantly enters a rehab hospital. There he finds unexpected solace among the quirky medical staff and eccentric fellow patients. Supported by his family's love and Yuki's determination to face reality, Yasu steadily recovers, but another disease lurks within...
TOHO CINEMAS ROPPONGI HILLS SCREEN5
10/23 11:35 - 13:48 (118min.)
Advance Tickets ¥1300(Tax included) Tickets at the Door ¥1500(Tax included)
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TOHO CINEMAS ROPPONGI HILLS SCREEN5
10/26 10:40 - 12:38 (118min.)
Advance Tickets ¥1300(Tax included) Tickets at the Door ¥1500(Tax included)
SOLD OUT
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Born in central Japan. Graduated from Waseda University and joined Iwanami Productions. His first feature was "Okinawa Islands" (69). "The River with No Bridge" (92) won best director at the Mainichi Film Awards. "Village of Dreams" (96) won a Berlin film festival Silver Bear. "My Grandpa" (03) won best Asian film at the Montreal film festival. This is his first film since "Crying Wind" (04).
Tadanobu Asano Hiromi Nagasaku Yoshiko Kayama