Kekkon zen'ya: Yasashiku sarete

A young man named Kiwamu visits his estranged father, who is living with another woman. He gradually gets involved with his father's lover, leading to a complex emotional entanglement. The film explores themes of family, desire, and the consequences of choices made under duress.

The film received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its complex character studies and Fukada's assured direction. However, its slow-paced narrative and challenging themes were noted as potentially divisive for audiences.

• Praised for its nuanced exploration of difficult emotional relationships.

• Fukada's direction is noted for its deliberate pacing and atmospheric quality.

• Some found the narrative challenging and emotionally taxing.

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Screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival.

Director Kôji Fukada is known for his contemplative and often melancholic explorations of human relationships, with 'Harmonium' (Kekkon zen'ya: Yasashiku sarete) being a significant entry in his filmography.