New Japanese cinema meets French New Wave in this languid summertime tale, full of subtle complexities.
Before 18-year-old Sakuko starts university, she visits her aunt, Mikie, in a seemingly sleepy Japanese coastal town. While Sakuko gets to know a young Fukushima refugee, Mikie meets up with her old flame, Ukichi, who now manages the local love motel.
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Tuesday 25 November 2025 - Saturday 3 January 2026
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