Jim Jarmusch’s new film—his first in six years—is here. *Father, Mother, Sister, Brother*, which portrays three cities and three families, is both a true showcase of his talent and his greatest masterpiece.

Director Jim Jarmusch, who has pioneered the independent film scene and consistently maintained his unique style, has released his first new film in six years. The title is *Father, Mother, Sister, Brother*.

We’d like to introduce a film that made history by winning the Golden Lion, the top prize at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival.

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A daughter and son visit their father, who has retired to a rural town in New Jersey. Worried about their father—who is wild, eccentric, and somewhat inscrutable—living alone, the two ask him all sorts of questions to get a sense of his daily life. However, his answers don’t quite make sense—.
Meanwhile, in Dublin. Though they live in the same city, they only see each other once a year. The responsible eldest daughter and the free-spirited second daughter gather for an afternoon tea hosted by their mother, a popular author with old-fashioned values. Without delving into each other’s personal lives, they exchange somewhat formal, polite conversation—as if putting on a show.
And in Paris, twin siblings who lost their parents and share a sense of loneliness reunite for the first time in a long while to sort through their parents’ belongings. As they touch the mementos in the apartment where their parents once lived, the two quietly reflect on memories of the past—.

The campaign features three cities and three families. In the “FATHER” segment, set in New Jersey, Tom Waits plays an “eccentric, somewhat inscrutable father,” while Adam Driver and Mayim Bialik portray his son and daughter, who visit their retired father out of concern but look perplexed as their conversation fails to connect.

In the “MOTHER” episode, set in Dublin, Charlotte Rampling plays the “strict, old-fashioned mother of a popular author,” while Cate Blanchett plays the responsible eldest daughter and Vicky Creeps plays the free-spirited second daughter.

In the “SISTER BROTHER” episode, set in Paris, Luca Sabato and India Moore play “twin siblings who share their loneliness” after losing their parents. The episode shows the two of them touching their parents’ mementos and reflecting on the traces their parents left behind and the days gone by.

When it comes to Jim Jarmusch’s films, the details that add color to the visuals are also worth noting. From the music that exudes a sophisticated atmosphere to the meticulously curated fashion, stylish vintage cars, and interiors, the director’s personal tastes are evident throughout.

In conjunction with the release of the new film, a comment from Jarmusch himself was also released.

*Father, Mother, Sister, Brother* is a trilogy, and in a sense, its narrative structure shares similarities with my previous film, *Mystery Train*. I consider this film a kind of “anti-action movie.” Its serene style is meticulously crafted simply to allow us to observe the accumulation of minute details—much like flowers being added to an arrangement of three delicate blooms. The result is an “pure film”—observational and free of value judgments—as embodied by Ozu, Bresson, Kaurismäki, and Lykert. While this film is essentially a comedy, it is interwoven with a certain melancholy. As Oscar Wilde said, “Life is too important to be taken seriously.” These words have always served as my guiding principle.

While expressing his respect for the masters and citing quotes from literary giants, Director Jarmusch—who rarely speaks publicly—revealed the theme of this film.

Please go see the movie in theaters to discover how he interpreted the theme of family and brought it to the screen. The film opens on Friday, November 20.