Japan,
2008, 133 min
Directed by:
Yōji YamadaScreenplay:
Yōji YamadaCinematography:
長沼六男Composer:
Isao TomitaCast:
Sayuri Yoshinaga, 浅野忠信, Mirai Shida, 佐藤未来, Mayumi Yamazaki, Mitsugorô Bandô, Denden, Mitsuru Fukikoshi, Takashi Sasano, Keiko Toda, 倍賞千恵子, 大滝秀治, 天田益男, 左時枝, Koen Kondo (more)Plots(1)
The latest film from Yoji Yamada depicts the strong bond between a mother and her family in Tokyo during WWII. The peaceful life of the family is suddenly changes when the father is arrested and accused of being a Communist. This is an emotional drama of a mother and an eternal message for peace. (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival)
- 2008 - Yōji Yamada (Golden Bear for Best Film)