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Moving

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When her parents split and her father Kenichi moves out of their family home, Renko (Tomoko Tabata), a bright and energetic 6th grade girl, is left alone with her mother, Nazuna, in Kyoto. As Nazuna sets out new rules for their life together, Renko makes plans of her own, and sees to it that any changes happening in her family happen on her terms.

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Kat Sachs Chicago Reader Sep 4, 2024
It’s a gentle film that packs an emotional punch as it centers on a preteen girl, Renko, whose parents are in the process of divorcing. The emotional content of the film is moving... Go to Full Review Mark Schilling Japan Times Jan 23, 2025
“Moving” is a profound and poetic statement about the cost and joy of moving on. Go to Full Review Diane Carson KDHX (St. Louis) Sep 19, 2024
As familiar as the story is, the casual approach Park takes makes “My Old Ass” a delight. Go to Full Review William Stottor Loud and Clear Reviews Sep 3, 2024
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Moving, Shinji Sōmai’s poetic film about a family going through a divorce, is a prime example of the late director’s talent at portraying adolescence on screen. Go to Full Review Lee Jutton Film Inquiry Aug 26, 2024
The culmination of a singular career, Moving is an epitaph not just for a broken family but also for Somai, who passed away in 2001. Fortunately, he lives on through his work and the vibrant way in which it portrays all of the ups and downs of life Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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GloBecca Aug 11, 2024 It's good to see a film that shows an adult relationship in great detail through the lens of a child. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Oct 26, 2025 Success in 2 hours and 4 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dubbed and subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Shinji Soomai

Director

Tomoko Tabata

Renko

Junko Sakurada

Actor

Kiichi Nakai

Actor

Shofukutei Tsurubei

Actor

Taro Tanaka

Actor

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Synopsis When her parents split and her father Kenichi moves out of their family home, Renko (Tomoko Tabata), a bright and energetic 6th grade girl, is left alone with her mother, Nazuna, in Kyoto. As Nazuna sets out new rules for their life together, Renko makes plans of her own, and sees to it that any changes happening in her family happen on her terms.
Director
Shinji Soomai
Producer
Hirohisa Mukuju, Hiroyuki Fujikado
Screenwriter
Satoshi Okonogi, Satoko Okudera
Distributor
The Cinema Guild
Production Co
Argo Pictures
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 2, 2024, Limited
Runtime
2h 4m
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