Now, I...

Now, I...

2008 · 89 min · ★ 7.1 · Drama

Satoru belongs to the growing group of NEETs (‘not engaged in employment, education or training’). Hardly leaving his room in his mother’s house and without any real contact to the outside world, he lives a secluded life. When his mother’s friend Tosawa tries to help him to break out of his inner prison, things do not get any easier for Satoru.

Directed by Yasutomo Chikuma · Written by Yasutomo Chikuma

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