Kotoba
ことば
Synopsis
Surrounded by gibberish in a foreign schoolyard, Hina, a new immigrant, attempts to charm her way into friendships using an omamori (Japanese amulet) and broken English phrases. After one disastrous introduction, she retreats to her confidant Holly, a self-righteous sheep residing at a local petting farm, who teaches Hina English through wild imagination. But a human-sheep relationship can only last so long and when Holly cuts her ties, Hina must now fill the Holly-shaped void with a real human friend.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Multicultural Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kaede Miyamura
- Screenplay & Story
- Kaede Miyamura
- Original Title
- ことば
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kaede Miyamura
Kaede Miyamura
Department Leadership Roster
Kaede Miyamura
Writer
Kaede Miyamura
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kotoba
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kotoba about?
Surrounded by gibberish in a foreign schoolyard, Hina, a new immigrant, attempts to charm her way into friendships using an omamori (Japanese amulet) and broken English phrases. After one disastrous introduction, she retreats to her confidant Holly, a self-righteous sheep residing at a local petting farm, who teaches Hina English through wild imagination. But a human-sheep relationship can only last so long and when Holly cuts her ties, Hina must now fill the Holly-shaped void with a real human friend.
Who directed Kotoba?
Kotoba was directed by Kaede Miyamura.
Who stars in Kotoba?
The principal cast of Kotoba includes Riya Mandrawa, Ava Rose Houben-Carter, Sharon Heywood.
When was Kotoba released and how long is it?
Kotoba was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 10m.