Nature and Nurture: Three Films By Naomi Kawase

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Nature and Nurture: Three Films By Naomi Kawase

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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Adam Maida) was limited to 1,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.

Founded in 2002 as one of the first-ever subscription film services with its DVD-of-the-Month Film Club, Film Movement is now a North American distributor of award-winning independent and foreign films based in New York City. In 2015, Film Movement launched the reissue label Film Movement Classics featuring new restorations released theatrically as well as on home video, with an emphasis on films by auteur directors such as Eric Rohmer, Peter Greenaway and Takeshi Kitano.

Available for the first time ever on Blu-Ray in North America, Film Movement presents 3 films by Japanese auteur Naomi Kawase.

TRUE MOTHERS:
After a long and unsuccessful struggle to get pregnant, Satoko and her husband decide to adopt a child. Over the next six years, the middle-class couple and their young son Asato settle into a comfortable, albeit routine, life. The family’s orderly existence is shattered by the arrival of Hikari, a young woman claiming to be Asato’s biological mother, demanding his return. As tensions mount, Satoko grows more and more emboldened to defend her family.

RADIANCE:
Misako (Ayame Misaki) is a passionate writer of film versions for the visually impaired. At a screening, she meets Nakamori (Masatoshi Nagase), an older photographer who is slowly losing his eyesight. Misako soon discovers Nakamori’s photographs, which strangely bring her back to her past. Together, they learn to see the radiant world that had been invisible to her eyes.

STILL THE WATER:
On the subtropical Japanese island of Amami, sixteen-year-old Kaito (Nijiro Murakami) discovers a young woman’s body floating in the sea. His girlfriend Kyoko (Jun Yoshinaga) attempts to help him make sense of this mystery while also coming to terms with her shaman mother’s terminal illness. Together, they broach adulthood by experiencing the interwoven cycles of life, death and love.

directed by: Naomi Kawase
starring:
TRUE MOTHERS - Hiromi Nagasaku, Arata Iura, Aju Makita, Reo Sato
RADIANCE - Ayame Misaki, Masatoshi Nagase, Tatsuya Fuji
STILL THE WATER - Nijirô Murakami, Junko Abe, Miyuki Matsuda, Tetta Sugimoto
2014-2020 / 383 min (combined) / 1.85:1, 2.39:1, 2.35:1 / Japanese DTS-HD MA 2.0, 5.1

Additional info:

Region A 2-Disc Blu-ray
Bonus feature: Actress Juliette Binoche and filmmaker Naomi Kawase discuss True Mothers
English subtitles

Overall rating: 4.6511626 / 5 from 43 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This limited edition slipcover features a collection of three films by Naomi Kawase, including 'True Mothers', 'Radiance', and 'Still the Water'. Praised for its thoughtful curation and beautiful film selection, this Blu-ray set is a must-have for fans of independent cinema.

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Review highlights

"Film Movement continue churning out solid releases with great artwork." — Matthew L.
"Solid films and transfers." — Justin M.
"Great triple feature release." — Sebastian V.

Reviews

A great introduction to Kawase

"One of those filmmakers I'd heard about but never checked, Kawase turns out to be a fascinating director. Can't wait to see more of her."

— Jason P. (5/5)

3 Great Modern Films

"If the phrase "value for money" gets your attention, can I interest you in three great modern films for a low price? This package comes with director Naomi Kawase's True Mothers, Radiance and Still the Waters. The three films are spread across two discs. The only area where this release falls short is extras, with an interview between Kawase and actress Juliet Binoche being the only special feature."

— Trent S. (5/5)

Terrific Trilogy!

"This high-quality collection of films was a very interesting and engaging viewing for me! I thoroughly enjoyed all 3 of the films! The peerless VS restoration transfer process was on full display with stellar sound and picture! Thank you, VS, for continuing to lovingly restore and release so many wonderful films from every conceivable genre! You are keeping physical media alive in this streaming world we now live in! Highly recommended!"

— Paul K. (5/5)

Nature and Nurture

"Six-and-a-half hours of Naomi Kawase exploring motherhood, blindness, death, and the healing power of nature — so basically, a cinematic kale smoothie: intensely good for you, beautiful to look at, and a lot to get through in one sitting. Juliette Binoche and Kawase reportedly became visibly emotional during the bonus interview, which feels on-brand for a box set this committed to making you feel things."

— Phil L. (4/5)

Beautiful collections and must own

"Recommended"

— Kamal H. (5/5)

Nice collection from Film Movement

"A good colllection of films worth checking out."

— Matt L. (4/5)

Worth it for True Mothers Alone

"True Mothers is the film that turned me onto Kawase and it was one of my favourite films of 2020. Kawase seems to me to be underrated. But here films offer strong emotions and gorgeous camera work. Give her a shot, especially True Mothers, and pick this great set up today!"

— Thomas S. (5/5)

Another Great Film Movement Release!

"Film Movement continue churning out solid releases with great artwork. These three films are a bit slow, contemplative, and dare I say “artsy”, but entertaining nonetheless. Transfers are great, with informative extras to boot. Highly recommended!"

— Matthew L. (4/5)

Kawase goodness

"A lovely slice of Kawase's wonderfully varied career. I hope this leads to more of her films being released! Never thought we'd get these on disc though, so I'm eternally grateful. Beautiful, and heart heavy films. Solid scans as well."

— William M. (4/5)

Nice collection

"Nice intro to Kawase if you're into quiet, emotional Japanese dramas. Lots of family themes, loss and nature. If you like thoughtful arthouse cinema, this collection's worth picking up."

— CHAN T. (4/5)