Japan, a Story of Love and Hate (0+)
Special Jury Mention for delicate reflection of relationships between man and woman
UK, Japan, 2008, colour, 70 min.
Director: Sean McAlister
Director: Sean McAlister
Naoki 56, had it all in Japan's bubble economy days: he drove a BMW, lived in a 6 bedroom house. When Japan's economy crashed in 1992 he lost everything. He was saved from being homeless by his new girlfriend, Yoshie 29, who took him in. Yoshie now works 15 hours a day in 3 jobs to support him. Each evening Yoshie leaves Naoki to a sleazy chat bar, she is paid to drink with men. She comes home drunk and teases Naoki about his poor income. Their struggle is a love story of survival in the world's second richest economy.
AWARDS
Best International Documentary, Norway; Special Jury Prize, Trieste Doc Fest.
Sean McAlister
Sean McAlister
worked as a welder and pea processor before taking to film school. He graduated from the UK’s National Film and Television School in 1995.
FILMOGRAPHY
«Working for the Enemy» (1997); «Minders» (1998); «Settlers» (2000); «Hull’s Angel» (2002); «The Liberace of Baghdad» (2004); «Japan, а Story of Love and Hate» (2008).
Special Jury Mention for delicate reflection of relationships between man and woman
UK, Japan, 2008, colour, 70 min.
Director: Sean McAlister
Director: Sean McAlister
Naoki 56, had it all in Japan's bubble economy days: he drove a BMW, lived in a 6 bedroom house. When Japan's economy crashed in 1992 he lost everything. He was saved from being homeless by his new girlfriend, Yoshie 29, who took him in. Yoshie now works 15 hours a day in 3 jobs to support him. Each evening Yoshie leaves Naoki to a sleazy chat bar, she is paid to drink with men. She comes home drunk and teases Naoki about his poor income. Their struggle is a love story of survival in the world's second richest economy.
AWARDS
Best International Documentary, Norway; Special Jury Prize, Trieste Doc Fest.