Chiyo (2019)

Release Date: 2019-06-08
Runtime: 0h 13min
Production Country: Japan, United Kingdom
Director: Chiemi Shimada

Chiyo is a poetic exploration of the suburbs in Japan through the filmmaker’s reflection on the life of her grandmother. With a series of everyday moments in Yashio from a summer fair to Buddhist rituals, the film embodies micro-narratives, seeking cinema’s ability to offer a contemplative space.