Drive My Car
OSCAR WINNER: Best International Picture!
Based on a story by Haruki Murakami, Ryûsuke Hamaguchi directs a moving drama of theatre actor Yûsuke (Hidetoshi Nishijima) whose beloved wife died suddenly. Accepting an offer to direct a production in Hiroshima, introverted young Misaki (Tôko Miura) is assigned to be his chauffeur. As the two strangers gradually become friends, Yûsuke begins to face the haunting mysteries that his wife left behind. Winner of Best Foreign Film at the 2022 Golden Globes in addition to multiple awards at Cannes, including Best Screenplay, Hamaguchi’s drama is acclaimed as one of the best films of the year.
"In this quiet masterpiece, Hamaguchi considers grief, love, work and the soul-sustaining, life-shaping power of art." -The New York Times
Japanese language, English subtitles.
Based on a story by Haruki Murakami, Ryûsuke Hamaguchi directs a moving drama of theatre actor Yûsuke (Hidetoshi Nishijima) whose beloved wife died suddenly. Accepting an offer to direct a production in Hiroshima, introverted young Misaki (Tôko Miura) is assigned to be his chauffeur. As the two strangers gradually become friends, Yûsuke begins to face the haunting mysteries that his wife left behind. Winner of Best Foreign Film at the 2022 Golden Globes in addition to multiple awards at Cannes, including Best Screenplay, Hamaguchi’s drama is acclaimed as one of the best films of the year.
"In this quiet masterpiece, Hamaguchi considers grief, love, work and the soul-sustaining, life-shaping power of art." -The New York Times
Japanese language, English subtitles.
| Rating | MA15+ |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Running Time | 179 |
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