A Son

Directed by Ryuichi Shimada

Yuki, a social worker, supports orphaned teenagers in becoming independent adults. He meets Wataru and later adopts the now 20-year-old. While Wataru dreams of a career in the entertainment industry, Yuki advocates gay rights. Ryuichi SHIMADA’s film documents their unconventional relationship, raising questions on defining family in a blood-tie-focused society.