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Step

2020 · 118 min Drama Family
7.2 / 10 · TMDB

Kenichi, a thirty-year-old single father, has raised his daughter Miki alone for a decade, guiding her from nursery school through elementary graduation. Since his wife Tomoko's untimely passing, he has navigated the solitary path of parenthood, confronting a spectrum of challenges that range from daily logistics to the delicate emotional terrain of a child's growth. Their shared life unfolds as a series of incremental steps, where each hurdle—be it homework struggles or the first pangs of pre-teen angst—tests the resilience of their unique bond and the depth of a father's devotion.

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Original Title ステップ
Year 2020
Country Japan
Genre Drama, Family
Director Ken Iizuka
Runtime 118 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.2/10 (6 votes)

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The film finds its power in quiet, observational moments, forgoing melodrama for the resonant authenticity of daily life. It's a poignant study of how parenthood is built not from grand gestures, but from countless minor choices and patient endurance.

What lingers after the credits is a profound appreciation for the quiet architecture of care. The film leaves a gentle, melancholic warmth in its wake. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Ken Iizuka

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