Sidonie in Japan  

Sidonie au Japon

France, Germany, Switzerland, Japan, 2023, 95 min

Directed by Élise Girard.

Cast: Isabelle Huppert, August Diehl, Tsuyoshi Ihara

Sidonie Perceval travels to Japan for the re-release of her bestseller. Accompanied and guided by her Japanese publisher, she immerses herself in the country's traditions, seeking to reconnect with an aspect of her life she thought she'd lost.

 A little exile in the land of ghosts allows her to make the connection between her past and present.

 However, the journey takes an unexpected turn when she meets men, who has been presumed missing for years. This unexpected face-to-face encounter with her past forces Sidonie to question her convictions, her life choices and her very identity.

While on a tour in Japan  Sidonie, still haunted by the ghost, begins an affair with her mysterious Japanese publisher.

  “Sidonie in Japan” is a fascinating examination of the shifting psychological state of a complex woman as she undergoes various challenges.

Despite its profound theme, the film manages to maintain a lightness and humor.

A film brilliantly balances depth and lightness, offering a story of love and loss, grief and healing that will resonate deeply with those who seek to understand the complexities of life and the human heart. Isabelle Huppert's performance and the poignant piano soundtrack help create an enveloping, melancholy atmosphere, making this film a must-see for lovers of contemplative, moving cinema.
 

Original Language: French, Japanese, English

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