Afterglows

Taichi Kimura / Japan

Screening

Cinemes Girona

03-11-2024 / 16:00 h.

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Film Information

Year: 2023

Duration: 120

Language: VOSE

Genre: Drama

Synopsis

A year ago, singer Sayuri Komatsu committed suicide after her romantic affair with Teru Morishima, who has been a cab driver since her death, was discovered. Despite her loneliness, Teru Morishima remains connected to society by talking about his life on a radio program. However, one day, after meeting a woman who is the spitting image of his lover, desire is revived, and his dreams are thrown into chaos.

Director

Taichi Kimura is a Japanese film director known for his contributions to his country’s independent cinema. He usually explores themes of everyday life, often focusing his stories on ordinary characters facing emotional or personal dilemmas. His films often have a melancholy tone, addressing themes such as loneliness, lost love, and the search for meaning in life. Taichi Kimura has directed several short and feature films that have won recognition at various independent film festivals in Japan, such as Mu (2019).