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Hanezu (2012)
Director: Naomi Kawase
Cast: Tôta Komizu, Hako Ohshima, Tetsuya Akikawa, Kirin Kiki
6.8Runtime91 min
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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.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Hanezu, the 2012 drama directed by Naomi Kawase, has received a mixed critical reception. While some have praised its meditative, naturalistic approach, others have found it slow-paced and lacking in narrative drive. The film has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10, indicating a moderately positive public reception.
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Hanezu, directed by the acclaimed Naomi Kawase in 2012, is a visually stunning and emotionally poignant drama that immerses viewers in the serene natural landscapes of rural Japan. With a focus on nuanced performances from the talented cast, including Tôta Komizu and Hako Ohshima, the film delicately explores themes of love, loss, and the intricate connections between people and the environment.
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Hanezu is 2011 Japanese drama film directed and written by Naomi Kawase, based on a novel by Masako Bando. The title is an ancient Japanese word for a shade of red, taken from the 8th century poetry collection Man'yōshū. The story is set in contemporary time in the Asuka area and recalls the ancient history of the place. The film premiered In Competition at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival.
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