Of Love and Law

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Of Love and Law

“An impassioned and insightful debut feature..eye-opening” – Screen Daily

Fumi and Kazu are partners in love and law; they run the first law firm in Japan set up by an openly gay couple. Together for 15 years, the lawyers want to raise a family of their own in a country where their partnership has no legal recognition or protection. Driven by their own experience of being ‘outsiders’, they attract a range of clients who reveal the hidden diversity of a country that prides itself on its obedience, politeness and conformity.

This insightful documentary won the Tokyo International Film Festival BEST FILM and Splash Competition awards.

Screening preceded by Shiho Fukada‘s short HEAD TRIP.

Official Website and Trailer (In Japanese):  aitohou-movie.com
You may purchase ticket(s) at Ticketweb, or at JCCC Reception, 416-441-2345.

 

東京国際映画祭「日本映画スプラッシュ」部門作品賞、香港国際映画祭最優秀ドキュメンタリー賞受賞作品。

大阪の下町で法律事務所を営む夫夫(ふうふ)のカズこと南和行さんとフミこと吉田昌史さんは、仕事も生活も二人三脚で行っている。セクシュアル・マイノリティ、養護が必要な子どもたち、戸籍を持てずにいる人、「君が代不起立」で処分された先生、作品が罪に問われたアーティスト・・・など全国から”困っている人たち”が相談にやってくる。そんな折、二人は突然居場所を失った少年・カズマくんをしばらく預かることになり、3人の新しい生活が始まる。

監督:戸田ひかる
出演: 南和行、吉田昌史、南ヤエ、カズマ、辻谷博子

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Screening Partner

Director
Hikaru Toda
Starring
Kazuyuki Minami, Masafumi Yoshida, Yae Minami, Kazuma, Hiroko Tsujitani
Premiere
Canadian Premiere
Date
Runtime
94 min
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