Norie

About This Movie

Norie digs deep into the echoes of memory, capturing the quiet pain of loss and the threads that hold a family together. The documentary unfolds with a raw intimacy, blending personal storytelling with haunting visuals. Yuki and his sister navigate the fog of their mother’s absence, and the film feels like a meditation on grief, punctuated by Munemitsu’s struggle to be both father and mother. The pacing is deliberate, allowing emotions to breathe, and you can sense the weight of nostalgia in every frame. It's distinctive in how it blends the real and the ethereal, using practical effects that feel more like a dreamscape than mere visuals. A tapestry of voices, faces, and memories, it challenges how we remember those we've lost.

Explores themes of memory and absence.Unique visual storytelling with practical effects.Intimate portrayal of family dynamics.