With Each Passing Breath
- mizukizurich
- Apr 1, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
With Each Passing Breath follows Koryu, an 88-year-old Rokyoku performer, and her 93-year-old accompanist Yuko, as they pass down their craft to their apprentice, Kosome. In a world that often feels disconnected, Kosome finds solace in their close-knit community, a strong contrast to the rigid expectations of modern Japan. When Koryu falls ill, Kosome is left to navigate an uncertain future in Rokyoku, with Yuko stepping in as her new mentor. Directed by Atiqa Kawakami, this powerful documentary, shot over eight years, captures the fading tradition and celebrates the legacy of Japanese Rokyoku performers and the deep bonds that keep the art form alive. *Documentary
Director: Atiqa Kawakami
Countries: Japan
Year: 2023
Runtime: 111 min.
Genre: Documentary
Languages: Japanese with English subtitles Title in Japanese: 絶唱浪曲ストーリー
Tickets & Screening Times
Thu, 29 May｜18:30｜Houdini Sat, 31 May｜16:20｜Houdini
Sun, 1 June｜15:50｜Houdini
