Swaying Hand
Swaying Hand
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Swaying Hand

DirectorEiki Kawakami

2025
54 min
Drama

After spending 13 years in prison for committing murder, Yoko is released and is reunited with her daughter Akari, who was raised in a children's home. Now, the two begin a new life together in Akari's home in a quiet port town. As if trying to make up for the years lost, the mother and daughter slowly begin to reconnect despite the unease they feel toward one another.

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