In Japanese with English subtitles. In his latest film, Japanese master Hirokazu Kore-eda, tells a story of two brothers, played by real-life brothers, who use their joy and energy and hopes to reunite after their parents' divorce. Twelve-year-old Koichi lives with his mother in Kagoshima, in the southern region of Kyushu, Japan. His younger brother Ryunosuke lives with their father in Hakata, northern Kyushu. Koichi’s only wish is for his family to be reunited. When he learns that a new bullet train line will soon open, linking the two towns, he starts to believe that a miracle will take place the moment these new trains first pass each other at top speed. With help from the adults around him, Koichi sets out on a journey with a group of friends, each hoping to witness a miracle that will improve their difficult lives. "3 1/2 Stars. The brothers are pure gold; the film captures what feels like effortless joy in their lives." -Roger Ebert.
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