Directed by Mipo O,Living in Two Worldsstars Ryo Yoshizawa, Akiko Oshidari and Akito Imai.

The film is based on an autobiographical essay by Dai Igarashi.

Since she can depict a sons growth from a mothers perspective, I wanted her to be the director.

Living in Two Worlds

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Living in Two Worldstells the story of Dai, who is born to deaf parents in rural Japan.

When he turns 20, Dai leaves home for Tokyo, where he starts working as a magazine reporter.

Os follow-up filmBeing Goodwon the NETPAC Award for best Asian film at the Moscow International Film Festival.

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