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Director’s Profile

Born on May 13, 1987 in Ishikawa Prefecture, and raised in Tokyo, after graduating from university, Nakagawa worked for an events production company before going freelance. While working as an events coordinator, he also studied film production at New Cinema Workshop. Short film, Kalanchoe (2017), which he wrote, edited, and directed, won Grand Prize at Rainbow Reel Tokyo - Tokyo International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival 2017, and took the domestic film festival scene by storm. In February, 2023, he made his first feature film, Sayonara, Girls. (2022), based on Naoki Prize-winning author Asai Ryo′s short story series Girls Never Graduate. His other directorial works include Time (2014), Death with Dignity (2015), and UNIFORM (2018).

Synopsis

Misaki has an incurable disease (ALS) and her high schooler son, Tasuku, must take care of her and do the housework all by himself. He always carries an alarm sensor so that his mother can signal for help when he′s in another room, and its maximum range is "90 meters." Although Tasuku wants to enjoy afterschool activities and hang out with his classmates, he misses out because he must care for his mother. Tasuku is about to graduate from high school and is worried about his career path, wondering which he will choose, caring for his mother or pursuing his own dreams. Meanwhile, as Misaki approaches death, she wonders how to live the remainder of her life. The two sometimes give each other some space because they care about each other. When Tasuku decides to embark on a new journey, Misaki also decides to make a choice. The distance of 90 meters, once hated, has now become a loving and comfortable distance for both mother and son.

Achievements

2026 Udine Far East Film Festival

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