

Chiyo
2019-06-08 · 13 min · Not rated
Chiyo is a poetic exploration of the suburbs in Japan through the filmmaker’s reflection on the life of her grandmother. With a series of everyday moments in Yashio from a summer fair to Buddhist rituals, the film embodies micro-narratives, seeking cinema’s ability to offer a contemplative space.
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- Chiemi Shimada
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- Japan, United Kingdom
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- Released
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