JAPAN · 1991

Chizuko's Younger Sister

Nobuhiko Obayashi
Japanese New Wave grief and loss sibling relationships supernatural intervention family trauma redemption through sacrifice
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Synopsis

The Kitao family is coping with the loss of the eldest daughter, Chizuko, who was killed in a freak accident the year prior. When the other daughter Mika is suddenly in a dangerous situation, Chizuko returns as a ghost to save her; reunited with her sister, Mika begins spending time with Chizuko again.

Year1991
CountryJapan
DirectorNobuhiko Obayashi
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