Embracing
1992 · 40 min · ★ 6.5 · Documentary
A diary film about Kawase's relationship with her grandma and her search for her father, whom she has not seen since her parents divorced during her early childhood.
Directed by Naomi Kawase · Written by Naomi Kawase
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