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Akashi

2018 · 10 min Drama Family
10.0 / 10 · TMDB

Kana, a young woman from Japan is pursuing her career in North America and has adapted to her new environment. However, her new lifestyle has made her emotionally distant and can't seem to sustain a long term relationship. Her mother calls informing Kana that grandma passed away. As Kana returns home to pay her respects, she begins to recall her most intimate conversation with grandma. In their talk, Grandma is proud of Kana for leaving Japan. Kana argues it's even harder to raise a family and sustain a marriage for a lifetime. Grandma tells Kana that their marriage was far from ideal, and to Kana's surprise, Grandma reveals a secret which changes Kana's attitudes on relationships. Memories and the funeral force Kana to look inside herself and examine her own life.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title あかし
Year 2018
Country Canada
Genre Drama, Family
Director Mayumi Yoshida
Runtime 10 min.
Rating TMDB: 10.0/10 (1 votes)

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Akashi is an exceptional film rated 10.0/10. It ranks among the finest in its genre and is an absolute must-watch for any film lover.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

Released in 2018, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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