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Still Walking
歩いても 歩いても
2008 114 min Japan 6+
★8.2
Drama, Family
Director: Hirokazu Koreeda
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Description
A family gathers together for a commemorative ritual whose nature only gradually becomes clear.
US Gross:
$167,047
Worldwide:
$3.51M
Starring
Hiroshi Abe
Actor
Yui Natsukawa
Actor
You
Actor
Awards
Asian Film Academy 2009
— Best Director
Asian Film Academy 2009
— Best Supporting Actress
Key opinion
Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Still Walking is a masterful, understated drama that captures the nuanced friction of multi-generational family life. Through its deliberate pacing and authentic character studies, the film transforms a simple annual memorial into a poignant meditation on grief, parental expectations, and the passage of time.
| Screenplay | The film excels at capturing authentic, palpable family tensions through realistic dialogue and subtle, everyday interactions. | |
| Acting | Kirin Kiki delivers an exceptional, multi-layered performance that grounds the family dynamic. | |
| Pacing | The leisurely, slow-burn pacing successfully allows for deep character development, though some viewers find the Ozu-inspired style less impactful than the works it emulates. | |
| Emotion | The narrative evokes a powerful, reflective emotional response, successfully prompting viewers to contemplate the fragility of their own familial relationships. |