Still Walking
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89 out of 100

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8.5 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 17 Ratings

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  • Summary: Fifteen years ago, Junpei, the youngest son of the Yokoyama family died while rescuing a boy from drowning. On the anniversary of his death, the remaining siblings visit the quaint home of their parents with their families in tow. Over the course of a beautiful day, new relatives become acquainted telling stories and squabbling over sizzling tempura and an elegant graveside ritual is performed for Junpei. (IFC Films)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Steven Rea
    100
    Pitch-perfect and profoundly moving.
  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    Painful family issues are more likely to stay beneath the surface, known to everyone but not spoken of. Still Walking, a magnificent new film from Japan, is very wise about that, and very true.
  3. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Walter Addiego
    100
    The director has said that, though the story was inspired by the deaths of his parents, he hoped to make a film "brimming with life." He's succeeded.
  4. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Maggie Lee
    80
    Kore-eda listens to his characters' inner thoughts with the attentiveness of a piano tuner, and reveals them with the lightest inferences.

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  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
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  1. nickj.
    10
    This is the most affecting and beautiful film of 2009. At the hear of the story is a tale of a family torn apart, and all the opportunities they lost. Beautiful, sad, and haunting cinema.… Expand
  2. skip
    10
    First time commenting but had to chime in on this gem of a film. Absolutely beautiful little family drama...completely unforced and authentic relationships and gorgeous filmmaking all around. Can't recommend highly enough!… Expand
  3. joomjim4
    9
    A pleasantly heart-warming film expresses Growth, Change, Sacrifice, Forgiveness, and The Road we all have to travel as we get older. Promoting a true sense of the importance of family. A perfect family movie for everyone.… Expand

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