Noriko Shibutani

In a Japanese suburb, the film follows two children aged about 11 as they play, in their adventures and imagination. Debutante Shibutani manages beautifully to capture the mood of play in childhood, as a result of which the abuse and selfishness of their parents hits home even harder.

In a Japanese suburb, the film follows two children aged about 11 as they play, in their adventures and imagination. Debutante Shibutani manages beautifully to capture the mood of play in childhood, as a result of which the abuse and selfishness of their parents hits home even harder.