UW Cinematheque - Summer at the Cinematheque 2023
Passion | Japan | 2008 | DCP | 116 min. | Japanese with English subtitles Director: Ryusuke Hamaguchi
Event Details
Date
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Time
7 p.m.
Location
4070 Vilas Hall
Description
Cast: Aoba Kawai, Nao Okabe, Ryuta Okamoto
The second feature from the director of Drive My Car, Passion was Hamaguchi’s thesis project at Tokyo University of the Arts, and it lays the thematic foundations for what would become his internationally renowned body of work. Unfolding over a few hours, the story begins with the announcement of a young couple’s engagement, leading to a long night where they separately reckon with past relationships.
The second feature from the director of Drive My Car, Passion was Hamaguchi’s thesis project at Tokyo University of the Arts, and it lays the thematic foundations for what would become his internationally renowned body of work. Unfolding over a few hours, the story begins with the announcement of a young couple’s engagement, leading to a long night where they separately reckon with past relationships.
Cost
Free
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