NAGI NOTES ナギダイアリー
Yuri, an architect, recently got divorced. Yoriko, an artist, is haunted by a past romance. A sculptor who works with life-size wooden blocks, she chooses
Yuri as her model, spending long hours together as they discuss loss and emotions. Meanwhile, two teenagers, friends of Yoriko’s, develop
a bond so strong that they are forced to face a radical choice.
Set against the tranquil backdrop of the Japanese countryside, Nagi Notes is both intriguing and contemplative, straddling the line between escapist storytelling and philosophical reflection. Through subtle, precise gestures, masterfully filmed, it examines lives that are no longer defined by patriarchy. A drama in which nostalgia and art intertwine and scrutinize one another, where the elusive mystery of human nature reigns. A tale that resonates gently.
selected for the Cannes Film Festival
swiss premiere