Makiko Esumi (left) and Tadanobu Asano in the film Maborosi.
Flashback: Maborosi (1995) – Hirokazu Koreeda’s mournful feature debut
Known for his heart-warming family dramas, the Japanese director’s beautiful yet sad feature debut is a stark illustration of a director’s journey through genres
Makiko Esumi (left) and Tadanobu Asano in the film Maborosi.