Sad Vacation

Year: 2007

Runtime: 136 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Shinji Aoyama

Drama

Kenji, left behind by his mother, ekes out a precarious livelihood by taking on odd jobs, notably ferrying bar hostesses and their patrons home after closing time. He also looks after the sister of an incarcerated old friend and a young undocumented immigrant seeking shelter. As these tangled responsibilities pile up, Kenji’s routine unravels, leading him toward a decisive turning point in his life.

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