3:30 PM – Saturday February 22, 2025 – Belleville Theatre Guild
After being sexually assaulted by a prominent television commentator, Japanese journalist Shiori Ito seeks justice only to face obstacles at every turn. When the criminal case is dropped for no reason, Ito sues her assailant.
Produced and directed by Ito herself, the film documents her investigation into the assault, her journey through the Japanese legal system, and sheds light on the country’s outdated sexual assault laws.
“Itō is an amazing personality: an intelligent, courageous journalist who may have changed the course of Japanese history.”, Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
Content Warning: This film contains imagery and depictions of violence that may be disturbing. It also includes language or subject matter that could be sensitive or triggering for some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.
Awards and Nominations
Directors
Shiori Ito
Film Details
2024, 102 min
Japan
Languages
Japanese (subtitles in English)
Editor
Ema Ryan Yamazaki
Cinematographer
Hanna Aqvilin, Yuta Okamura, Keke Shiratama
Producers
Nina L. Diaz, Eric Nyari
