Sharasôju

Picnic at Hanging Rock if it took place in Japan. Years after his twin vanishes, a teenager confronts memory and loss in his ancient hometown. A quiet film of sustained grace, led by Kawase's observant camera.

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Naomi Kawase directed Sharasôju in 2003. See Naomi Kawase's full filmography, where to start with Naomi Kawase, or where to go after you've seen everything by Naomi Kawase.

Sharasôju was released in 2003 (JA original-language production), with a runtime of 100 minutes.