VICISSITUDE | North American Premiere | Toronto Japanese Film Festival
Sun, Jun 21 · 7:00 PM
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, Toronto
Set against the sweeping landscapes of Kagoshima, this lyrical coming-of-age drama follows the emotional struggles and renewal of a 17-year-old high school baseball player. Aspiring professional player Gaku endures the harsh, militaristic discipline of his baseball team while grappling with strained relationships and mounting pressures. Encouraged by his gentle homeroom teacher and reunited with a childhood friend, he begins to rediscover memories of freedom and joy found in nature. As the seaso