Himizu

"All hopes ruined by his parents."

Jan 14 2012 N/A 2h 9m
Crime, Drama

After two teenagers from abusive households befriend each other, their lives take a dark adventure into existentialism, despair, and human frailty.

Plot

Two fourteen-year-olds come together sharing misery and pain. Ignored and disliked by their respective parents and coming from troubled homes where they are ignored at best and invited to commit suicide at worst. In the aftermath of an earthquake the class-mates learn how to survive while relying on one another for emotional and physical support.

Written by

Minoru Furuya, Sion Sono

Directed by

Sion Sono

Production Countries

Japan

Production Companies

Gaga Corporation, Studio Three, Kodansha

Languages

Awards

3 wins & 5 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
4,956
Average Rating
7 out of 10
Metascore
66
Popularity
NA