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Movie poster: Hanezu (2012)
🎬 Movie
2012 · 91 min Drama Romance
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

Woodwork artist Takumi moves to the small village Asuka in Nara Prefecture. He remodels old homes and lives a peaceful existence with nature. Takumi then meets Kayoko, a woman who went to the same school as Takumi. Kayoko is fascinated with the color crimson. She dyes scarves with the color of hanezu. Kayoko lives with boyfriend Tetsuya, who works as an editor of a PR magazine. They live together. Soon, Kayoko falls in love with Takumi.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title 朱花の月
Year 2012
Country Japan
Genre Drama, Romance
Director Naomi Kawase
Runtime 91 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (20 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative on the contrast between solid wood and flowing dye, relying on nature as an active dramatic force. It explores the slow maturation of feelings through the rhythms of rural life and color symbolism.

What lingers after viewing is a meditative stillness, where each frame resembles a painted scroll and emotions are conveyed through texture and gaze. A quiet, profound fissure remains in the soul. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Naomi Kawase

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