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平行と垂直

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How it feels

A brother with autism spectrum disorder lives independently with support, while his sister works as a counselor and helps care for him. When the sister's upcoming marriage forces them to confront their past and future together, they face old family wounds and their bond is tested.

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What happens

『平行と垂直』(へいこうとすいちょく)は、2026年8月28日に公開予定の日本映画。監督は小林聖太郎、主演は安田章大とのん。 兄の大貴は自閉スペクトラム症(ASD)を抱え、清掃の仕事に就きながら周囲のサポートを受けて自立した生活を送っており、妹の希はカウンセラーとして働きながら大貴を支えている。幼い頃に母を亡くした2人は、父親がネグレクト気味のため、父親とは距離を置いて生きてきた。 希の結婚話をきっかけに、互いのこれからとこれまでに向き合っていく。 (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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