Choki (2016)

Other name: Eyes on Me

Description:

The film Choki explores the life of Naoto Hatano, a hairdresser who operates his shop in Wakayama. His wife, Kyoko Sou Hirosawa, taught calligraphy in the same building, forming a strong bond with Saki Seto, a troubled 7-year-old student she loved like her own child. Years later, a phone call at Hatano's shop dramatically reopens old wounds. The caller is Saki, whom Naoto has not seen for a decade due to a mysterious incident. Further complicating matters, his wife Kyoko passed away five years prior. Saki, now an adult, reveals she has completely lost her eyesight. This compelling film plot delves into Naoto's journey to unravel the secrets of the past ten years, confronting the incident that separated them and discovering what led to Saki's profound blindness. It's a poignant drama about loss, reunion, and the search for truth.

Director: Kanai Junichi

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2016

Genre:Drama; life; Romance; School; Youth