Suzaku
Watch TrailerDepicts the life of a family in a remote Japanese timber village. Family head Tahara Kozo lives with his mother Sachiko, wife Yasuyo, nephew Eisuke and young daughter Michiru. Economic recession and failed development plans cause tragedy in the family.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 萌の朱雀 |
| Year | 1997 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Naomi Kawase |
| Runtime | 95 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.3/10 (41 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Naomi Kawase constructs her film through meticulous observation of daily rituals, working with long, contemplative takes and natural light to explore the deep bonds and silent fractures within a family. The camera acts as a patient witness, not an interpreter.
What lingers after the final frame is a profound sense of place and the quiet, inevitable weight of change. The film’s power lies in its refusal to dramatize, making the emotional resonance all the more authentic. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Naomi Kawase
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Alone, with minimal distraction, to fully absorb its contemplative rhythm.
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