Suburban Tokyo, 1987. Eleven-year-old Fuki’s father, Keiji, is battling a terminal illness and in and out of hospital. Her mother, Utako, is constantly stressed out from caring for Keiji while holding down a full-time job. Left alone with her rich imagination, Fuki becomes fascinated by telepathy and falls ever deeper into her own fantasy world.
#APSA25 WINNER — BEST NEW PERFORMER presented by Jewel Private Residences
Yui Suzuki for Renoir
Japan, France, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Qatar
The Best New Performer Award recognises an exceptional debut or sophomore performance in a feature film.
Presented by Yutao Li, Jewel Private Residences and Accepted by Yui Suzuki
#APSA25 WINNER — BEST NEW SCREENPLAY
Chie Hayakawa for Renoir
Japan, France, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Qatar
Presented by Actor and Voiceover Artist Mike Goldman and accepted by producer Fran Borgia, with lead actress Yui Suzuki, and co-producer Alemberg Ang.