Talent Hirokazu Koreeda

Two children running through a lush, green forest.
Review

Monster review – heartfelt and likably earnest

by Charles Bramesco

The relationship between two young schoolboys has ramifications for their local community in the new drama from Hirokazu Koreeda.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A man in a workroom using a sewing machine, surrounded by colourful spools of thread and other sewing equipment.
Review

Broker

by Charles Bramesco

Hirokazu Koreeda's latest tale of found families focuses on an illegal South Korean adoption scheme, run by two grifters with hearts of gold.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A family sitting together by a window, with a woman in a black coat in the centre.
Review

The Truth

by Charles Bramesco

Hirokazu Koreeda follows up Shoplifters with a typically dreamy, heart-piercing family drama.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two young Asian women embracing, one comforting the other in a cluttered room setting.
Review

Shoplifters

by Beth Webb

Hirokazu Koreeda’s Cannes storming drama paints a richly humanistic portrait of an unconventional family unit.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Suited man standing at podium before a crowded courtroom of men in black suits.
Review

The Third Murder

by Tom Huddleston

Don’t miss this forensically constructed murder story from Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda.

5
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A young woman with short dark hair and an introspective expression looking off to the side.
Review

After the Storm

by Gabriela Helfet

Hirokazu Koreeda finds deep meaning in the everyday yet again in this immaculately crafted drama.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Three young people, two girls and one boy, standing close together in a natural setting.
Festivals

Our Little Sister – first look review

by David Ehrlich

The latest from Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda is sweet and saccharine to a fault.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Man in grey jumper looking at child while cutting cake.
Review

Like Father, Like Son

by Adam Woodward

The simple, tragicomic trails of fatherhood are captured with perfection in the latest from Japan’s Hirokazu Koreeda.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect

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