Lightning

A quiet, observant drama that immerses you in family tensions and small moments of resilience, with a gentle emotional pull.

Directed by

Mikio Naruse

Genres

Drama

Starring

Hideko Takamine, Mitsuko Miura, Kyōko Kagawa

Overview

The story of Kiyoko, a young woman who has successfully managed to make a break with her dysfunctional family who have been trying to arrange a marriage for her with a disagreeable man whom she has rejected.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, isolation, identity, class

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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