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85 min.
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USA
Winner, Documentary Feature Film Competition
Regional Premiere Japan, 1977 - A dark, lonely road leads to the windswept shores. This is the remarkable story of a 13-year-old Japanese girl abducted on her way home from school by North Korean spies. Her parents had no idea what had happened to her or if she was even alive for 20 years. Then one day the whole world learned the shocking truth. This is an extraordinary tale of mystery, intrigue, and most of all love. The film is told through the eyes of the girl's mother and father, who have been searching for their daughter for nearly 30 years. The film begins with the day Megumi vanishes and traces the astonishing course of this personal tragedy, as it becomes a battle between two nations rising to a shocking climax. |
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Absolutely stunning. A terrible story told beautifully. While the story and the principals are compelling enough on their own, the filmmaking itself truly stands out. Covering a span of almost 30 years, the narrative structure builds mystery, suspense, and tension throughout the film. The film is powerful and forceful without ever being preachy. A clear Oscar contender. Brilliant.
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