After the Storm
Un Certain Regard, Cannes 2016
Directed by: KORE-EDA Hirokazu
Year of production: 2016
Country: Japan
Genre: drama
Length: 117 minutes
Dwelling on his past glory as a prize-winning author, Ryota wastes the money he makes as a private detective on gambling and can barely pay child support. After the death of his father, his aging mother and beautiful ex-wife seem to be moving on with their lives. Renewing contact with his initially distrustful family, Ryota struggles to take back control of his existence and to find a lasting place in the life of his young son – until a stormy summer night offers them a chance to truly bond again.
Credits
KORE-EDA Hirokazu - Director
KORE-EDA Hirokazu - Script / Dialogue
YAMAZAKI Yutaka - Director of Photography
TSURUMAKI Yutaka - Sound
MITSUMATSU Keiko - Set decorator
HANAREGUMI - Music
KORE-EDA Hirokazu - Film Editor
Casting
ABE Hiroshi - SHINODA Ryota
MAKI Yoko - SHIRAISHI Kyoko
YOSHIZAWA Taiyo - SHIRAISHI Shingo
KIKI Kilin - SHINODA Yoshiko