Documentary director Yuko portrays a school violence incident from three years ago that resulted in suicides, while she was teaching classes at her father’s cram school. As her documentary project progresses, Yuko discovers a hidden truth and becomes deeply involved in the lives of the families pained by that secret truth. She learns that her friend-like father Masashi, a beloved teacher has committed a fatal mistake and experiences a shock that upends her life. Harumoto Yujiro wrote, directed, produced, and edited his second feature A Balance, firmly building up Yuko’s dilemma with a calm and objective perspective. His directing particularly shines while interweaving a narrative with a delicate inside look at an individual’s mind and a keen sense of social awareness. |
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Ratings: | IMDB: 7.2/10 | |
Released: | September 17, 2021 | |
Runtime: | 153 min | |
Genres: | Drama | |
Countries: | Japan | |
Companies: | EIGAKOBO HARUGUMI | |
Cast: | Ken Mitsuishi Yumi Kawai Kumi Takiuchi | |
Crew: | Yujiro Harumoto | |
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