By NYAFF UNCAGED
Hey Asian film buffs! Welcome back to another episode of UNCAGED, the podcast that takes you deep into the world of the New York Asian Film Festival. This week, the podcast dives into the mesmerizing world of In Her Room – Chihiro Ito’s remarkable directorial debut.
The film, based on Ito's own novel, made its North American premiere at our 2023 festival – and what a premiere it was! With its carefully measured pacing and expansive cinematography, In Her Room invites you into an immersive exploration of solitude and (dis-)connection.
The film’s protagonist, a reserved dentist brought to life by the talented performing artist Satoru Iguchi, navigates his days and dreamlike nights in a verdant apartment owned by a mysterious woman. As their shared secrets lead to an odd, erotic relationship that's as surreal as it is intimate, the audience is left pondering the nature of trust and its opposite.
In Her Room paints vivid pictures that whisk the audience from one place to another, prompting them to consider the impact of setting on the protagonist's perception of liminal spaces. What do you think? Let's get the conversation started on Instagram!
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