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The Distance Between Us
Suddenly separated by 1500 km during Italy's emergency Covid 19 lockdown, middle-aged Chiara and Marcello’s attempts at video sex lead them to unexpected places. Misunderstandings and innuendo reveal deep fractures in their relationship, laid bare by the vagaries of the pandemic, normally glued together by the routines of domestic life. Over the course of 3 months, the couple discovers that the distance between them is greater than the length of the Italian peninsula that separates them. A heart breaking illustration of the collateral damage that can never be reflected in the pandemic data.
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Plot Summary
In a small Japanese town, a high school student named Ryo is struggling with his identity and his burgeoning feelings for his male best friend, Shiro. Their close bond is tested by societal pressures and unspoken desires. As they navigate adolescence and the complexities of their relationship, they confront the difficult choices that lie ahead.
Critical Reception
The Distance Between Us was noted for its sensitive portrayal of adolescent same-sex attraction and its exploration of loneliness and connection. While it garnered a modest international festival run, it remained a niche film, appreciated for its delicate direction and performances, particularly from its young leads.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its tender and understated exploration of young love and identity.
Applauded for its sensitive direction and authentic performances.
Found to be a poignant, albeit slow-paced, coming-of-age drama.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on a novel of the same name by Kyoichi Katayama, though it's important to distinguish it from the more widely known novel and subsequent film also titled 'The Distance Between Us' which was released in 2008.
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