All Around Us

All Around Us

2008 · 140 min · ★ 7.4 · Drama

Kanao, a courtroom portrait artist, observes crimes, scandals and the decline of Japanese values without passing judgement. As he and his wife endure the tragedy of their first child’s death, hope slowly unfolds and their love story flickers to life once again.

Directed by Ryosuke Hashiguchi · Written by Ryosuke Hashiguchi

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