A disgraced wife writes her way to Tokyo's literary elite—pseudonym and all.
Tells the life story of Teru Kaneko, who was born and raised in a small coastal town. While working as a clerk in a book shop, Teru starts writing her own verses to get away from the worries of a disgraceful marriage. Under the pseudonym Misuzu, her works arrive to an important editor in Tokyo.
Acting
Misato Tanaka's restrained devastation never screams, only aches.
Cinematography
Sea salt and ink—every frame feels like weathered paper.
Director
Shō Igarashi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on real poet Misuzu Kaneko, whose work was nearly lost until her nephew discovered manuscripts in 1966.
JP
