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201873 minPGdocumentary

Gender Equality Family Dynamics

My Dearest Sister

201873 minPGdocumentary

Kyoka Tsukamoto moves from Japan to Montreal, revealing the differing lives of two sisters amid the challenges of freedom and tradition.

Gender Equality Family Dynamics

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Kyoka Tsukamoto

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Kyoka Tsukamoto moves from Japan to Montreal, revealing the differing lives of two sisters amid the challenges of freedom and tradition.

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Kyoka Tsukamoto

Kyoka Tsukamotodirector

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Kyoka Tsukamoto left Japan for Montreal, seeking freedom from a patriarchal society. Her sister remained in Japan, rooted in traditional norms. The documentary contrasts their lives and perspectives. Tsukamoto reflects on her personal experiences and family dynamics while addressing the societal issues that allow psychological and physical abuse to persist. Through intimate storytelling, she seeks reconciliation with her sister and her homeland. The film runs for 73 minutes and was released in 2018.

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