
The minimalistically staged Strangers When We Meet displays similarities with Kobayashi's The Rebirth (2007) and provides a sensitive observation of a couple who, tormented by loss, blame and guilt, adhere rigidly to their daily routine. Will they ever find each other again?
Directed by Masahiro Kobayashi, Strangers When We Meet leans on a strong ensemble — Kikujiro Honda, Masahiro Kobayashi, Yuko Nakamura — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2013.
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