The Light of Spring
ひかりのどけき
Synopsis
The story begins with a little boy named Syui, a cheerful child who is focussed on going to a museum with his father. Unbeknownst to him, when he returns home, his mother and sister will be gone as his parents have decided to separate. We get a glimpse of what happens to Syui and his family during this period. In his latest film, FUJIKAWA Fumito (The Name of the Whale (2015), winner of the Audience Award at the 2015 Pia Film Festival) presents a dramamentary shot in the suburbs of Tokyo with a real-life family of four acting out the split. With no script to work from and naturalistic performances from the Hirabuki family based on their everyday lives, FUJIKAWA and his non-professional cast give us an honest snapshot of contemporary city life in Japan in a light but absorbing experience.
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- Director
- Fumito Fujikawa
- Original Title
- ひかりのどけき
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
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Fumito Fujikawa
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Fumito Fujikawa
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What is The Light of Spring about?
The story begins with a little boy named Syui, a cheerful child who is focussed on going to a museum with his father. Unbeknownst to him, when he returns home, his mother and sister will be gone as his parents have decided to separate. We get a glimpse of what happens to Syui and his family during this period. In his latest film, FUJIKAWA Fumito (The Name of the Whale (2015), winner of the Audience Award at the 2015 Pia Film Festival) presents a dramamentary shot in the suburbs of Tokyo with a real-life family of four acting out the split. With no script to work from and naturalistic performances from the Hirabuki family based on their everyday lives, FUJIKAWA and his non-professional cast give us an honest snapshot of contemporary city life in Japan in a light but absorbing experience.
Who directed The Light of Spring?
The Light of Spring was directed by Fumito Fujikawa.
Who stars in The Light of Spring?
The principal cast of The Light of Spring includes Masana Hirabuki, Yuki Hirabuki, Shui Hirabuki, Chikasa Hirabuki.
When was The Light of Spring released and how long is it?
The Light of Spring was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.