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Original Film Title: HOME
Director’s Name: Kazumi Shimizu
Writer’s Name: Kazumi Shimizu
Producer: Izumi Nishikawa
Country of Origin: Japan
Country of Filming : Japan
Language: Japanese
Runtime: 20 minutes
Film Description:
As the evening descends, a man in his forties, bearing the semblance of a businessman, arrives at a quiet single-family home. His family, comprised of a wife who is a dedicated homemaker, a high school-aged daughter, and a 10-year-old son, each spend the fleeting moments before dinner in their own ways. A visit from the daughter’s classmate adds another dimension, joining the family circle.
Shortly after that, two deliverymen make their entrance. One of them hinders the daughter when she goes to fetch a package at the doorstep. Seizing the opportunity, the other accomplice abducts the daughter, transporting her away in a waiting car.
Simultaneously, in the living room, the family gathers for dinner. The daughter’s friend becomes a part of the gathering, and an elderly figure resembling a grandfather descends from an upper floor, taking a seat at the table. A seemingly ordinary family meal unfolds within the walls of this single “Home.”