Moving

Directed by Shinji Sômai

Renko’s mum and dad are splitting up and her heart is burning, so she plays with fire, tears up the rule book, holds herself hostage and even starts talking to the weird girl in school – the only other one with divorced parents. Director Shinji Sômai is hugely influential in Japan but is only starting to become known in the West. Formally surprising and emotionally thrilling, Moving is the work of a remarkable filmmaker at the height of his powers.

Duration:
118 minutes

Languages:
Japanese

Subtitles:
Full English

Country of origin:
Japan

Year of production:
1993