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N.P

82% | Sep 17, 2020 |

Based on the 1990 experimental novel by Japanese author Banana Yoshimioto, Lisa Spilliaert’s feature debut N.P is a translation of the text into a "silent" cinematic scenario. Translation itself is at the heart of N.P’s narrative, which details the absurdities of protagonist Kazami’s attempts to translate the short stories of fictional author Sarao Takase-- as well as her sometimes disturbing interactions with the late author’s children. The previous three translators of Takase’s writing committed suicide in mysterious circumstances and Kazami’s encounters with his daughter (and lover) Sui increasingly pull her into a world of darkly chaotic energy.

Featured Crew

Hiroshi Ashikaga
Camera Operator
Yukiko Tamura
Makeup & Hair

Cast

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Clara Spilliaert
Kazami Kano
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Mikiko Kawamura
Sui Minowa
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Hiroshi Miyamura
Otohiko Takase
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Mariko Ikeda
Kazami's Mother

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