Iznenada

“Iznenada" - Rjusuke Hamaguči

The story follows Mari-Lu, the director of a nursing home who strives to introduce a new approach to care based on listening to residents' needs and preserving their dignity. Her life is changed by an encounter with Mari, a theater director from Japan who is battling cancer. United by a powerful friendship, the two women will together try to accomplish the impossible.

The film had its world premiere in the main competition at the Cannes Film Festival as Hamaguchi’s first film shot outside Japan.