Sawa Yamagishi worked as a nursing-care helper. The family for an old man asked Sawa to sleep with him, which led her to lose her job. Now, she has nowhere to go. Sawa finds elderly people in trouble and gets involved in their lives. Meeting them, Sawa's own wounds start to heal.
Acting
Sakura Ando's physical transformation is staggering.
Direction
Momoko Ando's unflinching gaze never judges.
Writing
Elderly characters rendered with brutal dignity.
Director
Momoko Ando
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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