(Japan/1993—directed by Shinji Somai)

When her parents separate and her father moves out of their family home, Renko (Tomoko Tabata), a bright and energetic sixth grader, is left alone with her mother, Nazuna (Junko Sakurada). As Nazuna sets out new rules for their life together, Renko, who is naturally confused yet determined to reclaim her sense of love and security, makes plans of her own, doing her best to make sure that any more changes happening in her family happen on her terms.

Since its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in 1993, Moving has been one Shinji Somai’s most beloved films worldwide, yet the mysteries of film distribution have left it unseen in the U.S. Until now. In this exquisitely poignant tale, Somai transcends the tropes of stories of children dealing with divorce, crafting instead a delicate, indelible work in which an unforgettable teenage girl encounters the unknown and refuses to succumb to it.

Winner, Best Restored Film, 2023 Venice Film Festival. In Japanese with English subtitles. (125 minutes)

“After seeing it, I had confirmation that Shinji Somai was the best filmmaker of his generation." –Hirokazu Kore-Eda, director of Shoplifters