Monster (2023)
When her young son Minato starts to behave strangely, single mother Saori knows that there is something wrong. Discovering that one of his teachers might be responsible, she storms into the school demanding answers. But as the story unfolds through the eyes of mother, teacher and child, shocking truths begin to emerge.
A timely tale of family, false impressions, and ultimately, hope.
In Japanese with English subtitles
“vividly evokes childhood and school life”
The Financial Times ★★★★★
“a film created with a great moral intelligence and humanity”
The Guardian ★★★★
“heartfelt humanism and quiet understanding”
The Sun ★★★★