How can we define Japan? My national identity was formed amongst non-Japanese people who told me that I was Japanese. Laughter is what I identify as being Japanese. We laugh not because it is funny but as a physical outlet, a process of mentally accepting what has happened and what is happening now. (NM)
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Unusual, sober fiction from Jordan about the loneliness of a young man. A lot is told with few means. -
Film details
- Countries of production
- France, Japan, USA
- Year
- 2008
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2009
- Length
- 4'
- Medium/Format
- Mini DV PAL
