Retake
Protagonist Shinji Aratani is a man who lost everything around him—successful career, family, and friends—due to a twist of fate. His current job title is Chief of Registry Supervision Division of Ministry of Justice. Colleagues in other divisions look down on the Division saying nobody cares about their job and it's unneeded. But what they don't know is that the Division's true duty is to accomplish the top-secret mission from Parliamentary Secretary of Justice to "isolate time travelers in a special residential district and keep them under a close watch." In the near future, it's expected that time machine will be invented and there will be time travelers, each with their own purpose, coming back from the future to the present time. Registry Supervision Division was newly established in order to not let these time travelers change or affect the present and also to prevent big confusion from happening when the existence of time travelers gets revealed.
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Plot Summary
This documentary explores the complex relationship between a father and son through the lens of home videos. The filmmaker uncovers hidden family dynamics and personal histories as he revisits old footage, attempting to understand his father and their shared past.
Critical Reception
Retake received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its intimate and honest exploration of family relationships. The film was noted for its raw emotional impact and its sensitive portrayal of memory and identity.
What Reviewers Say
- A deeply personal and moving exploration of father-son relationships.
- Praised for its raw honesty and the use of home video to craft a compelling narrative.
- The film offers a poignant look at memory, identity, and reconciliation.
Google audience: Audience reception for Retake is not widely documented on Google's platform, but reviews that exist tend to highlight its emotional depth and the relatable themes of family connection and understanding.
Fun Fact
The documentary utilizes a significant amount of archival home video footage shot by the filmmaker's father, providing a unique visual diary of their lives.
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