Radiance

In this poignant drama directed by Naomi Kawase, the story follows Misako, a passionate writer of audio descriptions for visually impaired filmgoers, as she encounters Nakamori, a renowned photographer who is slowly losing his sight. Their interactions lead to a profound exploration of perception, loss, and the beauty found in the unseen. The film stars Ayame Misaki and Masatoshi Nagase, whose performances bring depth to this introspective narrative. While the film did not receive major awards, it was screened in competition at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.