Sidonie in Japan

Sidonie in Japan

2024 · 95 min · FR · 6.2 (57 votes)
Dir. Elise Girard · Starring Isabelle Huppert, Tsuyoshi Ihara, August Diehl, Yuoko Hitomi, Aurora Catalano, Yusuke Kitaguchi · Music Gérard Massini
DramaRomance

Sidonie Perceval, an established French writer, is mourning her deceased husband. Invited to Japan for the reedition of her first book, she is welcomed by her local editor who takes her to Kyoto, the city of shrines and temples. As they travel together through the Japanese spring blossoms, she slowly opens up to him. But the ghost of her husband follows Sidonie: she will have to finally let go of the past to let herself love again.

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This film feels like a tender, melancholic journey through grief and renewal. Its serene Japanese setting and slow-burn romance offer a visually rich, contemplative experience. It's an intimate exploration of letting go and finding hope amidst picturesque beauty.

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