Hirokazu Kore-eda directs Masaharu Fukuyama, Lily Franky and Machiko Ono in this Japanese drama where two families learn that their sons were swapped as newborns in the hospital and thus need to decide whether to re-swap their children back before they grow old enough to comprehend.

Gentle drama full of spacious room for rather touching character work from all involved. The ultimate message is pretty predictable but it’s hard not to spiral off into all the considerations and emotions the dilemma creates. Will leave you hungry for Japanese food.

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Perfect Double Bill: Our Little Sister (2015)

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