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Father's Secret Room: A daughter's journey of discovery
15 Sep
Summary
- Film sold to France, Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong prior to premiere.
- Debut feature from best-selling novelist Maha Harada.
- Story follows a daughter uncovering her father's hidden life.
The feature film "In My Father's Room" is set to premiere at the San Sebastian Film Festival. Ahead of its debut, the film secured distribution deals for France, Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Further territories remain under negotiation.
The movie marks the directorial debut of Maha Harada, a well-known novelist adapting her own short story. The narrative follows Satomi, who discovers a hidden room belonging to her recently deceased father. Through this discovery, she learns about his introspective life, finding meaning in art and overlooked beauty.
Following its San Sebastian screening, "In My Father's Room" will be presented at the Busan International Film Festival. The film is scheduled for a Japanese release in January 2027.
