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A Balance

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Documentary director Yuko portrays a school violence incident from three years ago that resulted in suicides, while she was teaching classes at her father’s cram school. As her documentary project progresses, Yuko discovers a hidden truth and becomes deeply involved in the lives of the families pained by that secret.

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Austin Considine New York Times [A] knotty and suspenseful morality tale... Jul 28, 2022 Full Review Wendy Ide Screen International A Balance gives a revealing insight into Japan's culture of shame, which spreads like a stain through the lives of anyone touched by rumour or wrongdoing. Oct 21, 2020 Full Review Sarah Boslaugh TheArtsStl A Balance has the look of an understated television documentary of the kind Yuko is trying to create. Rated: 6/10 Apr 29, 2024 Full Review Neely Swanson Easy Reader (California) This is a fine, worthwhile film led by an extraordinary leading lady, Kawai, and is highly recommended. Jul 27, 2022 Full Review Filipe Freitas Always Good Movies A Balance seems more like a product of an appalling naivety. Rated: 2.5/5 Jul 27, 2022 Full Review Mark Schilling Japan Times In its honesty about the real-life pitfalls of finding and telling the truth, A Balance is a rare and brave achievement. Rated: 4/5 Sep 17, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Documentary director Yuko portrays a school violence incident from three years ago that resulted in suicides, while she was teaching classes at her father’s cram school. As her documentary project progresses, Yuko discovers a hidden truth and becomes deeply involved in the lives of the families pained by that secret.
Director
Yujiro Harumoto
Producer
Yujiro Harumoto, Tetsuya Matsushima, Sunao Katabuchi
Screenwriter
Yujiro Harumoto
Production Co
Harugumi Films
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Foreign
Original Language
Japanese
Runtime
2h 33m