A Girl Missing
A Girl Missing (Japanese: よこがお, Hepburn: Yokogao, lit. 'Side Profile') is a 2019 drama film written and directed by Kōji Fukada.[2] It was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival.[3]
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| Japanese | よこがお |
| Hepburn | Yokogao |
| Directed by | Kōji Fukada |
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| Written by | Kōji Fukada |
| Starring | Mariko Tsutsui |
| Music by | Hiroyuki Onogawa |
| Cinematography | Kenichi Negishi |
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| Distributed by | Kadokawa |
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Running time | 111 minutes |
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| Language | Japanese |
Plot
Ichiko is a home nurse. She works in a family where she is considered a full member. Ichiko also helps Motoko, the older sister, who wants to be a nurse. One day, Saki, the younger sister, disappears. Motoko, who over time has become his friend and confidante, accuses Ichiko. A media frenzy follows that literally puts her back against the wall, forcing her to confront the ghosts of her past and develop a desire for revenge.
Cast
- Mariko Tsutsui as Ichiko
- Mikako Ichikawa as Motoko Oishi
- Sōsuke Ikematsu as Kazumichi Yoneda
References
- "A Girl Missing". International Film Festival Rotterdam. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- "Locarno Film Review: A Girl Missing". Variety. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
- "Toronto Adds The Aeronauts, Mosul, Seberg, & More To Festival Slate". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
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