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Drive My Car (2021)

Original title: ドライブ・マイ・カー

NR · 2021-08-18 · 2h 59m · JA
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Yusuke Kafuku, a stage actor and director, still unable, after two years, to cope with the loss of his beloved wife, accepts to direct Uncle Vanya at a theater festival in Hiroshima. There he meets Misaki, an introverted young woman, appointed to drive his car. In between rides, secrets from the past and heartfelt confessions will be unveiled.

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Ryusuke HamaguchiDirector
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Toko MiuraToko MiuraMisaki WatariHidetoshi NishijimaHidetoshi NishijimaYūsuke KafukuReika KirishimaReika KirishimaOto KafukuMasaki OkadaMasaki OkadaKōshi TakatsukiPark Yu-rimPark Yu-rimLee Yoo-naJin Dae-yeonJin Dae-yeonGong Yoon-suSonia YuanSonia YuanJanice ChangAhn Hwi-taeAhn Hwi-taeRyu Jong-uiPerry DizonPerry DizonRoy RosselloSatoko AbeSatoko AbeYuzuharaHiroko MatsudaHiroko MatsudaYumi EtôToshiaki InomataToshiaki InomataTakashi Kimura

Keywords

Road tripLoss of loved oneGriefJapanLoss of childSign languagesBased on short storyInfidelityTheater playAuditionDriverTheater directorBilingualHiroshima, japanSensualityMonologueOld carRehearsalSlow cinemaArtistic sexJapanese film

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityRoad Trip · Loss Of Loved One · GriefDialogue densityDramaPacingSlow Cinema · LongEmotional intensityLoss Of Loved One · Grief · Loss Of ChildDirector preference546766

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What is Drive My Car about?

Yusuke Kafuku, a stage actor and director, still unable, after two years, to cope with the loss of his beloved wife, accepts to direct Uncle Vanya at a theater festival in Hiroshima. There he meets Misaki, an introverted young woman, appointed to drive his car. In between rides, secrets from the past and heartfelt confessions will be unveiled.

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Drive My Car has a runtime of 179 minutes.

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