“Still Walking” is a 2008 Japanese family drama film Written and Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda. The movie, known as “Aruitemo Aruitemo” in Japanese, is celebrated for its intimate and deeply human exploration of family relationships.
The story takes place over the course of a single day, as a family gathers to commemorate the death of the eldest son, Junpei, who drowned while saving a boy’s life. The father, Kyohei (played by Hiroshi Abe), and the mother, Toshiko (played by Kirin Kiki), are joined by their surviving adult son, Ryota (played by Hiroshi Abe), his wife, Yukari (played by Yui Natsukawa), and their young son, Atsushi (played by Shohei Tanaka). As the family spends the day together, tensions and emotions simmer beneath the surface, revealing the complexities of their relationships and unspoken resentments. The film delves into themes of grief, memory, and the passage of time, as each character grapples with their own regrets and desires.
Release Date | 28 June 2008 |
Language | English |
File Type | SRT (Zip File) |
Running Time | 1h 54m |