Bambi ❤ Bone

In a Japanese suburb, the film follows two children aged about 11 as they play, in their adventures and imagination. Debutante Shibutani manages beautifully to capture the mood of play in childhood, as a result of which the abuse and selfishness of their parents hits home even harder.

Director: Noriko Shibutani

Cast: Atsuko Koganezawa, Nishizawa Kozo, Narushima Marina, Owaki Sachiko, Tsunoda Shintaro

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.