37 Seconds

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37 Seconds

2019

1h 55m

Drama

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A comic book artist who has cerebral palsy embarks on a journey of sexual and personal self-discovery.

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37 Seconds is a rare and refreshing film that depicts disability with honesty, warmth, and empathy.

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Cody Corrall

Chicago Reader

03/06/2020

It's a rare film that understands disability as a complex part of its character's understanding of themselves and the world around them, rather than a categorization to be swiftly demonized or fetishize.

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Lisa Kennedy

Variety

01/31/2020

"37 Seconds" is deceptively delicate and quietly tough. Not unlike its protagonist.

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Kimber Myers

Los Angeles Times

01/31/2020

This isn't the anodyne, awards-baiting film about disability that viewers might be used to; instead, Hikari's feature debut is sensitive and empathetic, showing a young woman who is more than just her cerebral palsy.

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Anthony Bowmer

Loud and Clear Reviews

11/17/2024

3.5/5

37 Seconds tells a somewhat conventional story with exceptional grace and empathy, challenging harmful stereotypes along the way.

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Carolyn Hinds

JoySauce.com

02/17/2023

37 Seconds is a film that shows how exploring one’s physical desires can lead to liberation and acceptance.

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Lynden Barber

Limelight

01/09/2021

Mei Kayama [gives] an authentic and genuinely touching performance.

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Ellstrom D

@RT45476860 08/15/2024

Mei Kayama San you are my new favorite actress in the world! Kayama mei-san, anata wa watashi no atarashī sekai de ichiban sukina joyūdesu!!!!

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georgan g

@RT98616417 03/30/2021

Finally! A film with a believable character who happens to be disabled. Unique and moving.

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02/28/2021

Una buena y conmovedora historia; además, la actriz principal es muy buena; la recomiendo mucho.

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09/06/2020

Love the glimpses into this woman's real life. Great job and this film was riveting.

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07/14/2020

Physical disability is shown in a unique way that made me think the way I never did.

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05/27/2020

I totally agree with the critics on this one, it is a great movie, glad I gave it a chance.

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HIKARI

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Mei Kayama

Yuma Takada

Shôhei Uno

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Makiko Watanabe

Actor

Shizuka Ishibashi

Actor

Minori Hagiwara

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Synopsis

A comic book artist who has cerebral palsy embarks on a journey of sexual and personal self-discovery.

Director: HIKARI
Producer: HIKARI, Peter Maestrey, Shin Yamaguchi
Screenwriter: HIKARI
Production Co: Hikari, Knockonwood
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Japanese
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 31, 2020
Runtime: 1h 55m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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