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"Fujiko," Taichi Kimura's film about a scrappy mother in late Showa-era Japan, allows Yuki Katayama to show off her acting chops. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/06/06/film/fujiko/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #film #fujiko #taichikimura #yukikatayama #lilyfranky #megumi #isseyogata #kayokokishimoto #women039sissues #showa
‘Fujiko’ is a stirring portrayal of a scrappy single mom

Yuki Katayama shines as the titular character in 'Fujiko,' a film about a woman's quest for autonomy in the 1970s and '80s.

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Director Taichi Kimura reveals how his own mother's experiences inspired "Fujiko," an award-winning film about a scrappy single mom in the chauvinist society of 1970s and '80s Japan. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/06/05/film/taichi-kimura-interview-fujiko/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #film #japanesefilm #taichikimura #filmfestivals #udinefareastfilmfestival
‘Fujiko’ transforms a mother’s resilience into festival gold

Fresh off a major festival win and new international distribution deals, Taichi Kimura reflects on the deeply personal project that honors his mother's perseverance.

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