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202244 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Fuku Nashi

202244 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

After several years away, Yukie returns to her grandmother's house in Japan to confront her past and seek reconciliation.

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After several years away, Yukie returns to her grandmother's house in Japan to confront her past and seek reconciliation.

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Julie Sandodirector

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Yukie returns to her grandmother’s house in Japan after years of absence marked by loss. In Fuku Nashi, filmmaker Julie Sando captures their reunion. The 44-minute documentary blends documentary and autofiction, focusing on the themes of identity and reconciliation. Through personal reflections, Yukie confronts her past while reconnecting with her family roots in a quiet, intimate setting.

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