Haruko Kato, Hiroshi Abe, Hotaru Nomoto
Follows the failed son of a doctor who returns home for the anniversary of his elder brother's death.
Stats: 130 reviews
Sort of a miniture Tokyo Story, with the kids doing the traveling instead of the parents. There's the Ozu-esque subplot of kids failing to live up to the expectations of the parents, and there's the common Hirokazu focus of people reacting to the death of family members. Interest...( read more)
Manipulant avec grâce les non-dits, Kore-eda livre ainsi un film beaucoup plus grave et sombre qu'il n'y paraît aux premiers abords. Par ce sous-contexte qui relève avec brio sa mise en scène simpliste et lente, aidé de l'admirable jeu en retenue de sa distribution, il laisse viv...( read more)
An intriguing view of a semi-dysfunctional (a.k.a. normal) Japanese family, seen through a two-day reunion. Definitely a character-driven movie, with depth and humor.
A real portrait on the family as a whole, the little disasters that happen to be our life in common and the real necessity of them to be faced in order to reorder our world, and the consequences of not doing so.
Amazing movie about the 24 hour time frame of a family visiting grandparents. Reminds me so much of family it was an enjoyment to watch.
I just can't watch films about a dysfunctioning family. But this one was pretty special. You can understand why every character does what he does and the whole movie seems so solid to the viewer...
I love Koreeda's simple and honest approach to filmmaking. This film is a definitive example of his style. By the end, the viewer totally understands and empathises with each character. I feel as if I truly know this complex, troubled and heartfelt family. The ending is so unglam...( read more)
Pitch-perfect and profoundly moving... full review
If anyone can be considered an heir of the great Yasujiro Ozu, it might be Hirokazu Kore-Eda, the writer and director of Still Walking. full review
Its sincere consideration of its characters' longing for acceptance and approval rings true. full review
This movie is a must see if you've watched koreeda's films before. Those of us who saw the US Premiere in Arizona were honored and thankfully to Koreeda-san for letting us watch this film.
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