France, Japan, Germany, Belgium 2026 | 196 minutes | French, Japanese | Hebrew and English subtitles
Marie-Lou, the director of a care facility for the elderly, strives to introduce an innovative philosophy of care based on listening and respecting residents’ dignity, despite resistance from some members of her staff. Her encounter with Mari, a Japanese theatre director battling cancer, profoundly reshapes her path. By forming a deep, supportive friendship, the two women join forces in a shared struggle to “make the impossible possible.”
The new film by Ryūsuke Hamaguchi is an exquisite exploration of human connection. Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto shared the Best Actress Award at Cannes for their remarkable performances.
Director
Ryûsuke Hamaguchi
Country
France, Japan, Germany, Belgium
Writers
Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Léa Le Dimna, loosely inspired by the book by Makiko Miyano and Maho Isono
Actors
Virginie Efira, Tao Okamoto, Kyozo Nagatsuka, Kodai Kurosaki
Production
David Gauquié, Julien Deris, Kosuke Oshida, Yuji Sadaï, Renan Artukmaç, Jean-Luc Ormières, Hiroko Matsuda
Cinematography
Alan Guichaoua
Editing
Azusa Yamazaki
Music
Samuel Andreyev
Source
New Cinema
