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A young journalist Shiori Ito takes a bold step of exposing the sexual assault she suffered at the hands of a powerful television journalist. Although Japan’s outdated legal system dismisses her claims, she perseveres in her pursuit of justice. Speaking out publicly, she risks her job and even her life, and faces social condemnation and threats. From court hearings to video diary entries, we witness in real time Itō’s long journey of healing and her struggle against the deeply ingrained cultural norms that demean women in Japan.
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“A true story and a landmark case in Japan. This is the story of a strong and courageous woman. After failing to receive justice, Shiori Ito published a book detailing her experience and investigative journalism. But that wasn’t enough. This led to the creation of this powerful documentary, which is now nominated for an Academy Award. And yet, this is just one of thousands of similar stories.” (Head of Programme Dovilė Grigaliūnaitė)
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DirectingShiori Itō
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AssemblyEma Ryan Yamazaki
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CameraHanna Aqvillin, Yuta Okamura, Shiori Ito, Keke Shiratama, Yuichiro Otsuka
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MusicMark degli Antoni
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ProducingEric Nyari, Hanna Aqvilin, Shiori Itō
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TranslationLina Martišiūtė
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DialoguesJapanese, English
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SubtitlesLithuanian, English
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