A young female director travels solo to Tokyo, where she accidentally meets an extravagant character, 63-year-old Yamada-San, who dresses like a woman and who was never accepted by society. The two of them only communicate through the camera and arbitrary translations of strangers, who overcome the fear towards Yamada-San this way, and so begins a chain of changes.
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Japanese culture is revealed by international filmmaker to further understand the critical Japanese mind. Tired of division and wanting connection, this film examines the duality of Japanese self. How to get to the truth she pinpoints a character trait with curiosity and visuals. Watch it on Montageplay.com streaming platform
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