
Original Title: Kuki Ningyo
Director:
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Japan
Japanese with subtitles
125 minutes
Main Competition
Synopsis:
The internationally acclaimed director of Nobody Knows, After Life, and Still Walking returns with a romantic fantasy that explores the complexities of love, loneliness, and loss through the story of a life-size inflatable doll. Air doll "Nozomi" is middle-aged loner Hideo's only companion in life, but when she suddenly comes to life and begins exploring the world on her own, her journey begs the question—what really makes us human?
Links: Official Website