Close-Knit

2017 | JAPAN | 127 MINUTES | DRAMA

A touching film that explores gender and sexuality. A maternally neglected girl finds comfort in her uncle and his transgender partner. Beautiful cinematography and a lovely musical score add to the story of an extraordinary family unit.

Director: Naoko Ogigami
Cast: Tôma Ikuta, Eiko Koike, Kenta Kiritan
Language: Japanese with English Subtitles
Advisory: LGBTQ
Festivals/Awards: Berlin International Film Festival, Udine Far East Film Festival