Cinemaholics Tbilisi

The new moving masterpiece from acclaimed Japanese auteur Hirokazu Kore-eda (*Shoplifters*, *Monster*). A poignant sci-fi drama exploring grief, memory, and the boundaries of love.

About the film:

• Director: Hirokazu Kore-eda

• Cast: Haruka Ayase, Daigo Yamamoto, Rimu Kuwaki

• Duration: 126 min.

• Genre: Drama / Sci-Fi

Plot:

Set in the near future, the film follows Otone and Kensuke, a grieving couple who have recently lost their son. In a desperate attempt to heal, they make a life-altering decision to welcome into their home a humanoid robot identical in appearance and voice to their late child. As they try to rebuild their family, moments of warmth give way to unsettling questions about the nature of love and illusion.

Why you should watch:

• Hirokazu Kore-eda’s signature humanism and emotional delicacy applied to an unexpected sci-fi premise

• An official selection that competed for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival

• A profound, layered meditation on human memory, grief, and whether technology can truly heal a broken heart

Language: Japanese (Eng subtitles)

Age rating: 16+