Close-Knit (2017)
A new kind of household.
After being neglected by her mother, a little girl is taken in by her uncle and his transgender girlfriend, who create a loving home for her.
Director: Naoko Ogigami
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 127 min
Release Date: February 25, 2017
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Toma Ikuta - Rinko
- Kenta Kiritani - Makio
- Rinka Kakihara - Tomo
- Mimura - Hiromi
- Eiko Koike - Naomi
- Mugi Kadowaki - Yuka
- Shuji Kashiwabara - Yoshio
- Kaito Komie - Kai
- Misako Tanaka - Fumiko
- Lily - Sayuri
Screenplay
- Naoko Ogigami (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Kōzō Shibazaki
Editing: Shinichi Fushima
Production: Nikkatsu Corporation
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Themes
The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds
Keywords
homophobia, nursing home, uncle niece relationship, neglected child, motherhood, woman director, neglectful mother, abandoned by mother, trans woman, transphobia, japanese girl, knitting, irresponsible parent, mother daughter relationship, unfit mother
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Close-Knit about?
- After being neglected by her mother, a little girl is taken in by her uncle and his transgender girlfriend, who create a loving home for her.
- Who directed Close-Knit?
- Close-Knit was directed by Naoko Ogigami.
- Who stars in Close-Knit?
- Close-Knit stars Toma Ikuta, Kenta Kiritani, Rinka Kakihara, Mimura, Eiko Koike, Mugi Kadowaki.
- How long is Close-Knit?
- Close-Knit has a runtime of 2h 7m (127 minutes).
- What genre is Close-Knit?
- Close-Knit is a Drama film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Close-Knit?
- Close-Knit has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- Where was Close-Knit produced?
- Close-Knit was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of Close-Knit?
- The themes of Close-Knit include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds.