72SSIFF - 20/28 September 2024
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Umibe no kanojotachi / Along the Sea

Akio Fujimoto
Japan - Vietnam      88 m.
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Phuong, An, and Nhu are Vietnamese women in their early 20s. The three become illegal residents in Japan after escaping from their workplace as technical trainees. An contacts a broker to help them find work. The broker takes them to a fisherman's ice-covered hut where they can stay in exchange for labour. They are happy because, as well as finding a job, they have also doubled their salary. As they start their work, Phuong suddenly falls to the ground, stricken with severe pain. Worried, An and Nhu take Phuong to a hospital, but they are refused admission for not having an ID card. Second feature film by its director. 

Director
Akio Fujimoto
Screenplay
Akio Fujimoto
Production
ever rolling films (Vietnam)
Josh Levy
Sales
Asian Shadows (Hong Kong / China)
Maria Ruggieri
Photography
Kentaro Kishi
Edition
Akio Fujimoto
Music
none none
Cast
Hoang Phuong, Anh Huynh Tuyet, Nhu Quynh
Format
DCP FOLLOWING DCI
Running Time
88 m.
Country
Japan - Vietnam
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