

Dual timelines explore a Japanese widow's memories spanning post-war Nagasaki in 1950s and England during 1980s Cold War era, unraveling secrets that intertwine her past and present experiences across borders.

Suzu Hirose
Etsuko (1950s)
Lead
Fumi Nikaido
Sachiko

Yoh Yoshida
Etsuko (1980s)

Camilla Aiko
Niki

Kouhei Matsushita
Jiro Ogata

Tomokazu Miura
Seiji Ogata

Rie Shibata
Fujiwara

Daichi Watanabe
Shigeo Matsuda
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Kei Ishikawa's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. A Pale View of Hills is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”