The mourning forestAugust 26, 2009 | No comments Program : Retrospective : Naomi Kawase
A FLORESTA DOS LAMENTOS | THE MOURNING FOREST | MOGARI NO MORI
Japan/France, 2007, 97 min. Original version with Portuguese subtitles
In a retirement home, among mountains of the city of Nara, the old and doente Shigeki lives with fond memories of his late wife. The young Machiko newly-appointed caretaker, also lost her child in an accident and lives her life with the sense of sadness. Shigeki and Machiko gradually come to understand each other as two persons that live in mourning their beloved ones’ death (mogari). One day, they lose their way and wander deep into the forest together. Hoping to locate the wife’s grave, the two embark upon an unexpected journey through devastating memories fueled by the forceful energy of the forest. SCHEDULE
09/22 – 20:00 Program : Retrospective : Naomi Kawase
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