Their Distance (2016)

Other name: Shiranai, Futari , Two Strangers

Description:

Their Distance explores the quiet, insulated life of Reon, a young Korean man working as an apprentice shoemaker. He deliberately maintains a respectful distance from others, finding comfort in his solitary routine. This carefully constructed world begins to subtly unravel one day when he spots a woman, Sona, asleep on a park bench. Despite her being a complete stranger, Reon finds himself inexplicably captivated, her image lingering in his mind and challenging his deep-seated avoidance of social contact. This unexpected fascination slowly starts to pull Reon out of his shell. Meanwhile, Kokaze, a fellow shoemaker in the same shop, observes Reon from afar. She secretly harbors profound feelings for him, creating a delicate emotional undercurrent as Reon grapples with his burgeoning curiosity about Sona. The film delves into themes of loneliness, unspoken longing, and the profound, often unexpected, ways individuals yearn to bridge the distances between them.

Director: Imaizumi Rikiya

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2016

Genre:Drama; melodrama; Romance