Given the everyday chaos that surrounds him as he walks through Tokyo’s Shibuya district, it’s easy for viewers to assume they know why a young Chinese visitor is so anxious. Yet the truth behind his situation is as startling and powerful as everything else in this taut drama by Japan’s Kei Chikaura.

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Short Cuts

Signature

Kei Chikaura

Playing as part of Short Cuts Programme 08

— JASON ANDERSON

Screenings

Tue Sep 12

Scotiabank 14

Regular
Wed Sep 13

Scotiabank 5

P & I
Sun Sep 17

Scotiabank 10

Regular