Underplayed Gems

The Rebirth (2007)

The Rebirth poster
Original title
愛の予感
Directed by
Masahiro Kobayashi
Genre
drama film
Country
Japan
Runtime
1h 42m
Rating
5.8 of 10 from 6 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A man and a woman live in isolation near the ocean, dealing with past traumas. Their daily routines and quiet interactions help them heal.

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What happens

The Rebirth (Japanese: 愛の予感, Hepburn: Ai no yokan; lit. "Premonition of Love") is a Japanese film directed by Masahiro Kobayashi. It won the Golden Leopard at the 2007 Locarno International Film Festival. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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