Bad Girl

About This Movie

Bad Girl, directed by Kirio Urayama, paints a gritty portrait of adolescence in post-war Japan. Wakae, the 15-year-old protagonist, navigates a bleak home life with an alcoholic father and a stepmother who seems indifferent at best. The film’s atmosphere is thick with despair yet tinged with fleeting moments of connection. Wakae's nights at a seedy bar, mingling with drunks, create a haunting sense of isolation. The pacing is deliberate, allowing the weight of her struggles to sink in. The performances, particularly from the young lead, are raw and poignant, capturing the essence of youthful rebellion and searching for love in the wrong places. It's distinct in its unflinching look at hardship and the complex web of familial relationships.

Available for viewing in select collectionsFeatures strong thematic elements of isolationA unique look at adolescence in a specific cultural context