A passing typhoon presents an opportunity for a struggling novelist to reconcile with his mother, ex-wife and young son in “After the Storm”.
Award-winning and critically acclaimed director Hirokazu Kore-eda returns with a powerful story of family ties remade, drawing more deeply than ever on his personal memories and experiences.
Dwelling on his past glory as a prize-winning author, Ryota (Hiroshi Abe) wastes the money he makes as a private detective on gambling and can barely pay his child support. After the death of his father, his aging mother Yoshiko (Kirin Kiki) and his beautiful ex-wife Kyoko (Yoko Maki) seem to be moving on with their lives.
Renewing contact with his initially distrusting family, Ryota struggles to take back control of his existence and to find a place in the life of his young son Shingo (Taiyo Yoshizawa) — until a stormy summer night offers them a chance to truly bond again.
“Warmly funny … beautifully acted by a great cast. It’s a film that sticks with you.” — Glenn Kenny, The New York Times
“Beautifully balanced … the filmmaking is so exquisite.” — Deborah Young, The Hollywood Reporter
“Wonderful … endlessly endearing.” — Suprateek Chatterjee, The Huffington Post