Harmonium (2016 Japan/France) Cert. 12A (subtitled).

Director: Kôji Fukada
Stars: Tadanobu Asano, Mariko Tsutsui, Kanji Furutachi, Momone Shinokawa
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Workshop owner Toshio (Furutachi) lives contentedly with his wife Akie (Tsutsui) and ten-year-old-daughter Hotaru (Shinokawa), a lively girl who struggles to master the harmonium.

Life goes on for the three of them, until Toshio hires the mysterious Mr. Yasaka (Asano), an old friend who has recently been released from prison.

As Yasaka becomes more open about his past, a buried secret threatens to sully Toshio’s good name and sever familial ties.

A beautifully crafted film, with strong performances from both the experienced adult cast and young Shinokawa.

 

Here is a link to a Review from – appropriately – The Japan Times (yes, it is in English) following a viewing at last year’s Cannes Film Festival.

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 David Lean Cinema, Croydon on Tuesday 6th June 2017

Show starts at 7.30PM, Ticket prices: £8.00 & £6.50 (concessions)

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