Still Walking

Japan 2008, 114 minutes
Dir. Kore-eda Hirokazu
In Japanese with English subtitles
Genres: Foreign Cinema, Drama

Feat. Hiroshi Abe, You , Yui Natsukawa, Kazuya Takahashi, Kirin Kiki

Aroview: A recently remarried son (Abe) pays visit to his quietly disapproving parents in this exquisitely observed family drama, shot in the tradition of Japan’s greatest filmmaker, Yasujiro Ozu.

Though instantly recognisable in its approach towards domestic relations, dir. Koreeda’s treatment is no straightforward homage, with his delicately scripted and performed film delivering many subtleties that undercut the story’s outwardly cosy appearance. Bearing witness to the way grief, resentment and disappointment slowly permeate throughout the family’s languid summertime gathering is just one of the film’s marvels, as is its beautifully measured study of the generational gap. Highly recommended.

NZ International Film Festival 2009

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5 stars (Exceptional) The humour as well as the conflicts of family relationships are magnificently offset with the traditions of Japanese culture and the tension between modern life and the "old ways". A classic! ~The Myrka
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4 stars (Very Good) Kore-eda's style is so accomplished it is almost invisible, the film is complex even as it appears simple, and eventful despite very little happening. Fantastic filmaking. ~Anon
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4 stars (Very Good) ~wellor