Underplayed Gems

Rebirth (2011)

Rebirth poster
Original title
八日目の蟬
Directed by
Izuru Narushima
Genre
drama film, suspense film
Country
Japan
Runtime
2h 27m
Rating
7.6 of 10 from 26 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A woman kidnaps a baby and raises her as her own. Years later, the child discovers the truth about her past.

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What happens

Rebirth (八日目の蝉, Yōkame no Semi) is a 2011 Japanese drama film directed by Izuru Narushima, based on author Mitsuyo Kakuta's novel. The film was a critical success, winning 10 awards at the 35th Japan Academy Prize, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Leading Actress, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Script. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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