Yawarako na Hoo


3h 21m 2001

Brief Synopsis

Kasumi has married her employer in Tokyo, the manager of a design workshop. She's also had a two-year affair with one of his clients. When Kasumi and her unsuspecting husband are vacationing in Hokkaido, with her ex-lover and his wife, their daughter Yuka disappears without a trace. Distraught, Kasu

Film Details

Also Known As
Tender Place, A, Yawaraka na Hoo
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Release Date
2001

Technical Specs

Duration
3h 21m

Synopsis

Kasumi has married her employer in Tokyo, the manager of a design workshop. She's also had a two-year affair with one of his clients. When Kasumi and her unsuspecting husband are vacationing in Hokkaido, with her ex-lover and his wife, their daughter Yuka disappears without a trace. Distraught, Kasumi won't let go of the idea that her daughter is somewhere alive and safe. She returns to the spot every year, hoping to find a clue. On the fifth anniversary of the disappearance, her seemingly hopeless visit is shadowed by a detective, Utsumi, who has his own reasons for wanting to be involved...

Film Details

Also Known As
Tender Place, A, Yawaraka na Hoo
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Release Date
2001

Technical Specs

Duration
3h 21m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2001

Released in United States January 2002

Released in United States November 2001

Shown at London Film Festival (World Cinema) November 7-22, 2001.

Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (Main Programme) January 23 - Feb 3, 2002.

Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival September 27 - October 12, 2001.

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Released in United States 2001

Released in United States 2001 (Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival September 27 - October 12, 2001.)

Released in United States January 2002 (Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (Main Programme) January 23 - Feb 3, 2002.)

Released in United States November 2001 (Shown at London Film Festival (World Cinema) November 7-22, 2001.)