HAJIKERU
弾ける
Synopsis
Highschool graduate Natsumi lives in a provincial town with her estranged mother, working an unfulfilled job at a supermarket among gossips of conservative townspeople. The latest gossip revolves around Keiko, an attractive young woman recently relocated from Tokyo. Natsumi is drawn to Keiko and the two strikes up a friendship, finding relief in each other from the repressive community. Through Keiko, Natsumi discovers her own voice and agency, eventually fighting back against the prejudices and injustices society heaps upon women.
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Fresh Wave International Short Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yuui Matsubayashi
- Screenplay & Story
- Yuui Matsubayashi
- Original Title
- 弾ける
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yuui Matsubayashi
Yuui Matsubayashi
Wataru Yoshida, Ryohei Sasaki
Makoto Shinozaki, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Tamaki Tsuchida, Hajime Takagi
Department Leadership Roster
Yuui Matsubayashi
Director
Makoto Shinozaki
Producer
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Producer
Tamaki Tsuchida
Producer
Hajime Takagi
Producer
Yuui Matsubayashi
Writer
Wataru Yoshida
Director of Photography
Ryohei Sasaki
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for HAJIKERU.
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Frequently Asked Questions About HAJIKERU
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is HAJIKERU about?
Highschool graduate Natsumi lives in a provincial town with her estranged mother, working an unfulfilled job at a supermarket among gossips of conservative townspeople. The latest gossip revolves around Keiko, an attractive young woman recently relocated from Tokyo. Natsumi is drawn to Keiko and the two strikes up a friendship, finding relief in each other from the repressive community. Through Keiko, Natsumi discovers her own voice and agency, eventually fighting back against the prejudices and injustices society heaps upon women.
Who directed HAJIKERU?
HAJIKERU was directed by Yuui Matsubayashi.
Who stars in HAJIKERU?
The principal cast of HAJIKERU includes Shino Yoshino, Haruka Suzuki.
When was HAJIKERU released and how long is it?
HAJIKERU was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 28m.