Between Us
Synopsis
Kei longs for a “normal” life in rural Japan. But for a transgender man who is jobless in his own hometown, getting to normal is one steep climb, especially since Erin, his Canadian partner, longs to move to Tokyo, where they can live openly and freely. On his way to a job interview in the city, Kei meets a stranger. Abandoning his journey to help her, he discovers she is the owner of the hot springs—a place he once loved, as a child. Kei's encounter with the healing waters is complicated by Erin’s turning up as well. Finally, the couple—one on the men's side, the other, on the women's—must face the truth about their divergent wishes, identities, and murky notions of belonging.
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April 1, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cailleah Scott-Grimes
- Screenplay & Story
- Cailleah Scott-Grimes
- Original Title
- Between Us
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cailleah Scott-Grimes
Cailleah Scott-Grimes
Jeremy McCracken
Cailleah Scott-Grimes
Department Leadership Roster
Cailleah Scott-Grimes
Director
Cailleah Scott-Grimes
Writer
Cailleah Scott-Grimes
Producer
Jeremy McCracken
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Between Us
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What is Between Us about?
Kei longs for a “normal” life in rural Japan. But for a transgender man who is jobless in his own hometown, getting to normal is one steep climb, especially since Erin, his Canadian partner, longs to move to Tokyo, where they can live openly and freely. On his way to a job interview in the city, Kei meets a stranger. Abandoning his journey to help her, he discovers she is the owner of the hot springs—a place he once loved, as a child. Kei's encounter with the healing waters is complicated by Erin’s turning up as well. Finally, the couple—one on the men's side, the other, on the women's—must face the truth about their divergent wishes, identities, and murky notions of belonging.
Who directed Between Us?
Between Us was directed by Cailleah Scott-Grimes.
Who stars in Between Us?
The principal cast of Between Us includes Chihaya Sho Kadota, Mariella Pacey, Kumiko Kato.
When was Between Us released and how long is it?
Between Us was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 18m.