A film by Kore-eda Hirokazu
Film Run Time: 117 mins.
Release Date: 2016
Rating: NR
(Comedy, Drama, In Japanese, subtitled in English)
Friday, October 20, 2023
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: Non-Members – $7 | Members – $5
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.
Reviews:
“CRITIC’S PICK. Beautifully acted by a great cast (particularly Mr. Abe, who can make a sonata of frustration out of burrowing into a stale frozen treat with a spoon), “After the Storm” brings this intimate struggle to moving life. It’s a film that sticks with you.” – Glenn Kenny, The New York Times
“[A] classic Japanese family drama of gentle persuasion and staggering simplicity…. [T]he filmmaking is so exquisite and the acting so calibrated it sticks with you.” – Deborah Young, The Hollywood Reporter
“**** The performances are brilliant throughout the ensemble and the script is full of great one-liners. After the Storm is undoubtedly one of Kore-eda’s best.” – John Bleasdale, Cine-vue.com
“There is such intelligence and delicacy in Kore-eda’s film-making, such wit and understated humanity.” – Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
“Hirokazu Kore-eda may only make good movies, but “After the Storm” is one of his best.” – David Ehrlich, IndieWire
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