A film by Ryusuke Hamaguchi
HAPPY HOUR
First ever release in North America!
Available on February 12th
with special BONUS FEATURE (38 min)
"Quietly beautiful... disarmingly moving." —Manohla Dargis, New York Times
"A monumental film [that] finds majesty in the mundane." —Melissa Anderson, Village Voice
"Its length is entirely justified indeed richly and deeply filled." —Richard Brody, The New Yorker
"The most immensely absorbing and deeply satisfying cinematic experience."—Christopher Bourne, ScreenAnarchy
“I suspect we'll be talking about this one for some time to come.” —Dan Sullivan, Film Comment
"Happy Hour commands respect through the audacity of its conception and scale, and it earns affection through its human attentiveness." —Reverse Shot
2016 | 317 minutes | Color | In Japanese w/English Subtitles | 2-Disc Set
*FIRST TIME EVER NORTH AMERICAN RELEASE *
A powerful affirmation of the immersive potential of cinema. HAPPY HOUR is a slow-burning epic chronicling the emotional journey of four thirtysomething women in the misty seaside city of Kobe. As they navigate the unsteady currents of their work, domestic, and romantic lives a sudden, unexpected rift opens between that propels each to a new, richer understanding of life and love.
Winner of awards at major international festivals—including Locarno, where stars Sachie Tanaka, Hazuki Kikuchi, Maiko Mihara and Rira Kawamura shared the Golden Leopard for Best Actress—HAPPY HOUR has brought new attention to the work and career of one of Japan’s most talented young directors.
WATCH THE TRAILER: https://vimeo.com/236616964
MORE INFORMATION: www.icarusfilms.com/ks-happy
Hamaguchi's newest film ASAKO I & II competed for Cannes top prize and will open theatrically in 2019.
INCLUDES: BONUS FEATURE (38 MINUTES)
Winner, Best Screenplay, 2016 Asia Pacific Screen Awards
Winner, Audience Award, 2016 Festival Internacional de Cinema d’Autor de Barcelona
Winner, Best International Feature Narrative, 2016 Guanajuato International Film Festival
Winner, Best Actress, 2015 Locarno International Film Festival
Winner, Audience Award, 2015 Festival des 3 continents
Winner, Best Director, 2015 Singapore International Film Festival
SRP: $42.48 • UPC #6-98452-21254-8
From KimStim Films
An Icarus Films Release
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