DVD: Tokyo! (15)
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Three directors take on Tokyo. First, Michel Gondry's vignette Interior Design follows a struggling young couple.
Next, Leos Carax's Merde introduces a leprechaun-like figure running riot in the city, snatching crutches out of the arms of the disabled, eating stolen banknotes and frightening young women. Finally, Joon-ho Bong's Shaking Tokyo depicts the disturbing Japanese phenomenon of hikikomori, or living in extreme social isolation. Bong's character hasn't been outside for 11 years, but when the pizza delivery girl faints in his flat during an earthquake, he falls in love. In all, a fun triptych; as disturbing as it is thought-provoking.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments