Renoir

Opened Friday, May 29, 2026

SHOWTIMES AT IFC CENTER

Friday, May 29 at 6:45: Q&A with director Chie Hayakawa moderated by film critic Tomris Laffly

Saturday, May 30 at 6:45: Q&A with director Chie Hayakawa moderated by Lulu Yao Gioiello (Artistic Director at Far-Near)

Hayakawa’s (Plan 75) new film takes place in suburban Tokyo in 1987, where 11-year-old Fuki’s father, Keiji, is battling a terminal illness, and in and out of hospital. Her mother, Utako, is constantly stressed out from caring for Keiji while holding down a full-time job. Left alone with her rich imagination, Fuki becomes fascinated by telepathy and falls ever deeper into her own fantasy world.

Official Selection: Cannes Film Festival

“A quiet and measured exploration of grief, family, and the ties that bind us together.” – Collider

  • Country Japan/France/Singapore/Philippines/Indonesia/Qatar
  • Language Japanese with English subtitles
  • Running Time 118 minutes
  • Format DCP
  • Distributor Film Movement
  • Director Chie Hayakawa
  • Cast Yui Suzuki, Lily Franky, Hikari Ishida, Ayumu Nakajima
  • Accessibility Assistive Listening, T-Coil

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