Saturday 27th February 4:00 PM - Alhambra
Still The Water
Details
Director: Naomi Kawase Country: France/JapanCert: 15 Year: 2014 Length: 121 minsLanguage: Japanese
Synopsis
Described as a slow burning, very Japanese coming of age drama, Still the Water is a lyrical and moving film set on the sub tropical island of Amami where the land and seascapes provide a compelling backdrop to the story.
Kyoko and Kaito are teenagers with complex relationships with their parents – their own developing relationship is brought into focus by the discovery of a tattooed body washed up on the beach.
Critics
Still the Water has an idealism and a tranquility. Kawase's distinctive serenity and generosity of spirit remain valuable qualities in the cinema
The Guardian