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The Great Passage

ISHII Yuya

Japan2013 133min 35mm Color Korean Premiere

Synopsis

Majime, an eccentric man in publishing company, who has unique ability of words, joins the team that will compile a new dictionary, ‘The Great Passage.’ In the eclectic team, he becomes immersed in the world of dictionaries. But the team is overwhelmed with problems. Will ‘The Great Passage’ ever be completed?

Diretor

ISHII Yuya

He is one of Japan’s most renowned young directors. His previous work, Sawako Decides(2010), was screened at the Berlin International Film Festival Forum in 2010 and he has received much acclaim both domestically and internationally. He directed Mitsuko Delivers(2011) and is in production of new film, Our Family.