Nara International Film festival 2022 TOP
Films
canne-04_THE CAT FROM THE DEEP SEA
Invitation Films from Cannes
[THE CAT FROM THE DEEP SEA]

A story about love and reconciliation between Yukari and her mother Shizue. They quarrel because of their huge difference in values and lifestyles. Yukari strives to reconcile, but the hidden rift between the two is yet to be healed…

  • Director：HUANG MENGLU
  • Japan
  • 2021
  • 50min.
  • color
  • -
  • Japanese
  • ENG Sub.

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Screening Dates, Times, and Venues

* This programme has 4 short films

Sep.21(Wed.)18:00-
Bus Terminal

Sep.23(Fri.)10:00-
Bus Terminal

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Director
HUANG MENGLU
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