Sensou to seishun
An auto repairman's daughter questions him about what happened to her aunt during the war, but the father remains reticent. Finally the man opens up, and the girl is able to piece together her aunt's tragic story.
Miyagino
In Edo-era Japan, a ukiyo-e artist languishes in his master’s shadow. Creatively stifled, he finds consolation in the company of a prostitute, and becomes entangled in a love triangle. A mystery emerges involving two portraits and the sudden disappearance of the artist Sharaku. Helmed by Cannes-selected director Tatsuji Yamazaki, the film employs kabuki-inspired sequences and stylised sets.
The Best Bad Thing
After her husband's death, Mrs. Hata desperately needs help on her cucumber farm. Rinko' mother wants her to spend the summer helping Mrs. Hata, her life-long friend. But 12-year-old Rinko sees Mrs. Hata's traditional Japanese ways as being backward and "crazy." When she gives in to her mother's request, she discovers Mrs. Hata is kind and courageous, fighting to save her farm. Before summer ends, RInko comes to appreciate and defend "crazy" Mrs. Hata.
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Tadashi Imai
Director
Tomoko Naraoka
as
Aunt Sakiko / Lee Soon-ik
Chôichirô Kawarasaki
as
Kappei Hayase
Jun Kunimura
as
A Man like Toshusai Sharaku
Aimi Satsukawa
as
Okayo
Ainosuke Kataoka
as
Yatarô
George Takei
as
Mr. Yamanaka
Lana McKissack
as
Rinko
Michel Perron
as
Saunders
