is a 2020 Japanese
drama film
In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super ...
directed by Eiji Uchida, who also wrote the screenplay.
It received nine nominations at the
44th Japan Academy Film Prize, including
Director of the Year and
Screenplay of the Year, winning for
Picture of the Year,
Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, and Newcomer of the Year.
Plot
Nagisa is a transgender woman. Growing up as a man in Hiroshima, Nagisa faces prejudice and is ostracized by the society. She leaves Hiroshima and lives in Tokyo where she works as a dancer in a nightclub. Her distant niece, Ichika is a middle school student neglected by her mother. After being kicked out of her home, Ichika travels to Tokyo and starts living with Nagisa. Although initially reluctant, Nagisa takes care of Ichika and starts to develop maternal feelings for her for the first time.
Cast
Reception
Writing for ''
The Japan Times
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History
''The Japan Times'' was launched b ...
'', Mark Schilling gave the movie a positive review, calling it "a gloomy drama, with moments of realism and grace".
Matthew Hernon of the same publication praised the portrayal of transgender issues and individualism through dance.
Accolades
References
External links
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{{Japan Academy Prize for Best Film
2020 films
2020 LGBT-related films
Japanese drama films
Japanese LGBT-related films
Films set in Tokyo
Picture of the Year Japan Academy Prize winners
2020 drama films
Transgender-related films