Yakushima's Illusion

Name: Yakushima's Illusion
Genre: Drama
Cast: Vicky Krieps, Kanichiro

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2025

2h 2m

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Guy Lodge

Variety

Nov 26

“Yakushima’s Illusion” can feel structurally fussy... But it’s genuinely moving, in large part because Krieps’ performance gives it such a steady, stoic undertow of unspoken sorrow.

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Robert Daniels

RogerEbert.com

08/21/2025

Sometimes it’s as though Kawase is aware of the film’s romantic shortcomings

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James Hadfield

Japan Times

Feb 13

3/5

Kawase keeps her character’s emotions legible but sometimes leaves viewers to fill in the details.

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Panos Kotzathanasis

Asian Movie Pulse

Aug 24

Despite its shortcomings, “Yakushima’s Illusion” rises above them thanks to its willingness to tackle subjects rarely addressed in Japan and to Kawase’s ability to sustain a mood of quiet drama.

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Naomi Kawase

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Vicky Krieps

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Kanichiro

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David Gauquié

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Julien Deris

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Director: Naomi Kawase
Producer: David Gauquié, Julien Deris, Jean-Luc Ormières, Renan Artukmac
Screenwriter: Naomi Kawase
Production Co: Cinéfrance Studios, Kumie
Genre: Drama
Original Language: French
Runtime: 2h 2m

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