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The Longing

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Siddhant Adlakha JoySauce.com Mar 23
A film whose wisdom and emotional complexity creep in slowly through the corners of the frame, often taking the viewer by surprise. Go to Full Review Lee Marshall Screen International Mar 17
A big emotional arc breaks like a wave we never saw coming. Not much else is needed, except for a reticent, classically infused soundtrack of minor-key piano melodies, which suits the mood perfectly. Go to Full Review Louis Roberts Loud and Clear Reviews Feb 27
3.5/5
When you’re this deep into awards season, a film as gentle and measured as Fujiwara’s is a welcome reprieve from Hollywood’s excesses. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Toshizo Fujiwara

Director

Daiki Ido

Yuto

Toshizo Fujiwara

Hiroyuki

Rino Tsuneishi

Sonoko

Sasha

Yukiha

Tomoko Fujita

Seiko

Movie Info

Director
Toshizo Fujiwara
Producer
Toshizo Fujiwara
Screenwriter
Toshizo Fujiwara, Rin Mikuni
Production Co
Toshizo Produce
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Japanese
Runtime
1h 44m