Synopsis
Yusuke Kafuku, a stage actor and director, still unable, after two years, to cope with the loss of his beloved wife, accepts to direct Uncle Vanya at a theater festival in Hiroshima. There he meets Misaki, an introverted young woman, appointed to drive his car. In between rides, secrets from the past and heartfelt confessions will be unveiled.
Drive My Car (2021) is a 2h 59min drama feature film by Ryusuke Hamaguchi. Yusuke Kafuku, a stage actor and director, still unable, after two years, to cope with the loss of his beloved wife,... Selected for Bolton International Film Festival (2021).
Facts
Based on
Drive My Car
Awards
Golden Globe Award for Best Non-English Language Film, Japan Academy Prize for Picture of the Year, Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, FIPRESCI Grand Prix
Setting
Tokyo, Hiroshima, HokkaidÅ
Original language
Japanese
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Festival History
- Los Angeles Film Awards 2025
- Academy Awards 2022 academy_award
- Independent Spirit Awards 2022 generic
- Bolton International Film Festival 2021
- Cannes Film Festival 2021 generic
- Red Dirt Film Festival 2021
- Toronto International Film Festival 2021 generic
