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Nobody Knows (2004) Daremo shiranai
Synopsis
When their mother disappears, a young boy and his three siblings must figure out how to get by on their own in this at once heartfelt and heartbreaking drama. Shown on 35mm with Tribute
Special Tribute Event
The screening of Nobody Knows will include a Tribute and Career Achievement Award presentation for director Kore-eda Hirokazu.
This film is part of the 60th Chicago International Film Festival’s Kore-eda Hirokazu Tribute and Retrospective program.
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Film Credits
- Kore-eda Hirokazu
- Kore-eda Hirokazu
- Kore-eda Hirokazu
- Yutaka Yamasaki
- Yûya Yagira, Ayu Kitaura, Hiei Kimura, Momoko Shimiza
- Titi Matsumura, Gonzalez Mikami
- 2004
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