Co-written by Nakajima Takehiro (adapted from Tashima Seizo’s memoir)
Cinematography by Shimizu Yoshio
Japan, 1996, 35mm, color, 112 min.
Cast: Matsuyama Keigo, Matsuyama Shogo, Harada Mieko, Nagatsuka Kyozo
Japanese with English subtitles
In a postwar Japanese village, identical twin boys lead a seemingly idyllic life of fishing, observing nature, and playing pranks on their elders. They are already interested in art, something they will pursue successfully in later life. In what has been called “a hymn to childhood,” this film explores “the rich details of family life, the unintentional cruelty of youth, the mysteriously beautiful nature that envelops them, the strong emotional bond between the twins, and the fierce fights they enter into at the drop of a hat.” Winner of a Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival.
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