Cinema: The Mourning Forest, 2007

Past event

Directed and scripted by: Naomi Kawase.
Countries: Japan and France.
Running time: 97 min.
Cast: Yoichiro Saito: Kanako Masuda; Machiko Ono; Shigeki Uda; Makiko Watanabe
Genre: Drama.
Rating: Recommended for ages 13+.

Synopsis:

Shigeki lives in a small retirement home. Machiko, one of the employees of the retirement home, pays special attention to him. However, she is secretly shocked by the loss of her son. After celebrating Shigeki's birthday, Machiko decides to take him for a walk in the countryside. They drive along scenic back roads, but the car breaks down in a ditch and they decide to abandon it and embark on a journey of discovery together.