Japan / Jan 22, 2022
HAJIKERU (2022)
Directed by Yuui Matsubayashi
28minruntime
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Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Highschool graduate Natsumi lives in a provincial town with her estranged mother, working an unfulfilled job at a supermarket among gossips of conservative townspeople. The latest gossip revolves around Keiko, an attractive young woman recently relocated from Tokyo. Natsumi is drawn to Keiko and the two strikes up a friendship, finding relief in each other from the repressive community. Through Keiko, Natsumi discovers her own voice and agency, eventually fighting back against the prejudices and injustices society heaps upon women.
Main cast
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | 弾ける |
| Original language | 日本語 (JA) |
| Spoken languages | 日本語 |
| Production countries | Japan |
| Status | Released |
| Release date | 22 gennaio 2022 |
| Production | Hirokazu Kore-eda, Makoto Shinozaki, Tamaki Tsuchida, Hajime Takagi |
| Writer | Yuui Matsubayashi |
| Cinematography | Wataru Yoshida, Ryohei Sasaki |
| Assistant directors | Yuui Matsubayashi |
| Camera operators | Wataru Yoshida, Ryohei Sasaki |
| Additional photography | Wataru Yoshida, Ryohei Sasaki |
Release dates
Premiere
Hong Kong / Jun 16, 2024 / Fresh Wave International Short Film Festival
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