Hirokazu Kore-eda film explores friendship and artistic rivalry in manga adaptation
Hirokazu Kore-eda has released a new film adapted from a one-shot manga story about two young artists and their professional relationship.
Protagonist gains early fame
The main character, played by Furi Nanase as a teenager, becomes a school celebrity for her simple four-frame comic strips. Her homeroom teacher then decides to give space in the class magazine to another girl named Kyomoto.
Second artist impresses peers
Kyomoto suffers from anxiety and rarely attends school, yet her work stuns the protagonist and all classmates. Her art focuses on background ambience rather than simple dialogue or story elements.
Story centers on collaboration
The narrative examines the ecstasy and burden of success when an artistic vocation is pursued collaboratively with a best friend. The film portrays their relationship as a kind of platonic but passionate love story.
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