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Katatsumori (1994)

Katatsumori poster
Original title
かたつもり
Directed by
Naomi Kawase
Genre
documentary film
Country
Japan
Runtime
40 min
Rating
7.7 of 10 from 16 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A filmmaker records her foster mother's daily life and their quiet bond as she gets ready to leave home. The film shows small moments that reveal deep affection and the sadness of growing apart.

intimatereflectivegentlebittersweetnostalgicobservationalpoignant

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