After the Storm – 4PM

After the Storm (Umi yori mo mada fukaku)

Screening: Thursday, May 18, 2017 – 4:00 pm
Uptown Theatre, 55 Dunlop St. W., Barrie
Written and Directed by: Hirokazu Kore-eda
Cast: Hiroshi Abe, Yoko Maki, Kirin Kiki and Lily Franky
Drama, 117 minutes, Language: Japanese with English subtitles (Japan)

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“Japanese master Kore-eda Hirokazu delivers one of his most satisfying efforts to date with his tender look at a disintegrating family and what truly remains of the love that was once there in abundance.” – Ken Eisner, Georgia Straight

“Kore-eda chronicles all this with his customary warmth and patience, [exploring] themes of familial and generational conflict while barely raising his voice above a whisper.” – Kenji Fujishima, Movie Mezzanine

Dwelling on his past glory as a prize-winning author, Ryota (Hiroshi Abe) wastes the money he makes as a private detective on gambling and can barely pay child support. After the death of his father, his aging mother (Kirin Kiki) and beautiful ex-wife (Yoko Make) seem to be moving on with their lives. Renewing contact with his initially distrusting family, Ryota struggles to take back control of his existence and to find a lasting place in the life of his young son (Taiyo Yoshizawa) – until a stormy summer night offers them a chance to truly bond again.

Awards:

Nominated, Un Certain Regard Award, Cannes Film Festival, 2016
Nominated, Best Feature, Chicago International Film Festival, 2016

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