The Name
A man in his forties, whose existence has long been defined by the sterile rhythm of office life and silent evenings, finds an old elementary school notebook. On its cover, in a child's handwriting, is a single word: 'Name.' Inside, he discovers no stories or drawings, only page after page of practiced signatures, as if the child were trying to grasp the elusive shape of his own identity. This simple artifact becomes a key, compelling him on a journey back through the corridors of his past, to confront the people he once knew and the person he once imagined he would become.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 名前 |
| Year | 2018 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Akihiro Toda |
| Runtime | 114 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.6/10 (7 votes) |
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'Name' is a masterclass in subtle, atmospheric storytelling. It explores the quiet erosion of self with a painterly attention to light, shadow, and the weight of mundane objects. The film's power lies in what is felt, not what is said.
What lingers after the final frame is not a plot point, but a profound sense of reflection—a gentle push to examine the signatures we leave on our own lives, both literal and metaphorical. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Akihiro Toda
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The muted glow of late afternoon, the profound quiet of empty hallways, the tangible texture of forgotten things.
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