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The film "Sentimental Value" opens in theaters on February 20. The love-hate relationship between a parent and child is snarky and tense, and its course is uncertain.

How can a 132-minute film depict so much danger and fragility in human relationships? There is a personal loneliness here that usually boils over and disappears.

The movie "Sentimental Value" opens tomorrow, Friday, February 20.

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Nora is an actor in Oslo, and her younger sister Agnes has chosen to raise a family and live a peaceful life with her son. Then their father, Gustav, a film director who has been out of touch for a long time since he abandoned the family when they were children, appears. He is asking his daughter to play the lead role in his new film, which marks his return to the family after a 15-year absence. Nora, still angry and disappointed, rejects the offer outright. Soon after, Rachel, a popular young American star, is chosen as the understudy. Nora also learns that the filming will take place at her family's home, where she has fond memories of her family's former life, and she begins to feel uncontrollable emotions again...

The film is directed by Joachim Trier of "I am the Worst. The film was nominated for two Academy Awards at the 94th Academy Awards, for Best Screenplay and Best International Feature Film, and was a big hit in Japan. It was only three years ago that this film was nominated for both Best Screenplay and Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards and was a big hit in Japan.

For his latest work, Trier has chosen the theme of "family. Through the reunion of two close sisters and their father, who has been away for many years, the possibility of "forgiveness" and "reconciliation" is examined in Trier's style.

The film stars Renate Reinswe, who achieved international success with her performance in "I am the Worst. The lead role is played by Renate Reinswe, who has achieved international success with her excellent performance in "I am the Worst. The role of Nora Borg, a stage actress, was created for her.

Nora is an actress who sublimates negative emotions such as sadness and anxiety into her acting, but in reality, she is not good at communicating with others. Her struggle was well played by Lain Svet.

Other cast members include the renowned actor Stellan Skarsgard as the filmmaker's father, Inga Ibsdottel Lilleås, who is in the limelight for her performance in this film, as well as Elle Fanning from Hollywood. The film brings to light a complex and tension-filled human drama.

The “house” where Nora's family lives is the focus of this work. It is not just a building, but is depicted in an important position as if it were a character.

The “house” has been passed down through generations, silently watching over the lives of those who have lived there. The emotions that have been ingrained in the house over the years will gradually take effect on Nora and her family. Please keep your eyes open to see how the story will unfold.

Another element that cannot be left out when discussing this film is the music. A playlist has already been released before the film's release in Japan, and it seems to have been well received by the public.

Various songs were chosen to express the delicacy of family ties and unspoken emotions, but the most impressive song was Terry Carrier's “Dancing Girl” at the beginning of the film.

The song, a mixture of folk and soul, is accompanied by a quiet image of a “house,” foreshadowing the story that is to be woven.

Other great artists will also participate. Please listen carefully.

The film wowed the audience at the 78th Cannes International Film Festival last year with an overwhelming 19-minute standing ovation and won the Grand Prix in an impressive manner. The film is highly talked about and called the front runner for this year's Academy Awards.

The movie "Sentimental Value" opens tomorrow, Friday, February 20.

INFORMATION

Sentimental Value."

Director: Joachim Trier
Screenplay: Joachim Trier, Eskil Focht
Cast: Renate Reinswe, Stellan Skarsgard, Inga Ibsdottel Lilleås, Elle Fanning
Distributor: NOROSHI GAGA
English: SENTIMENTAL VALUE / 2025 / Norway / Color / Vista / 5.1ch / 133 min / Subtitle translation: Minako Yoshikawa / Rating: G
Roadshow from February 20 (Fri.) at TOHO CINEMAS Hibiya and other locations throughout Japan.

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