All of a Sudden
With Japan as this year's focus country, Vega Scene hosts a full Japanese evening on Tuesday, 10 November.
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Language French, Japanese
Subtitles English
Runtime 3h 16m
Original title Soudain
GenreDrama
Country France, Japan, Germany, Belgium
Year 2026
Director Ryūsuke Hamaguchi
Screenplay Ryūsuke Hamaguchi, Léa Le Dimna
Cinematography Alan Guichaoua
Producer Renan Artukmaç, Bettina Brokemper, Charlotte Dauphin, Julien Deris, David Gauquié, Hiroko Matsuda, Jean-Luc Ormières, Kôsuke Oshida, Joseph Rouschop, Yûji Sadai
Cast Virginie Efira, Tao Okamoto, Kyôzô Nagatsuka, Kodai Kurosaki, Jean-Charles Clichet, Marie Bunel
Production Company Cinéfrance Studios, Office Shirous, Bitters End, Heimatfilm, Tarantula
Format DCP
Links IMDb
The director of DRIVE MY CAR is back with a beautiful drama that secured both lead actors awards in Cannes.
As the director of a nursing home, Marie-Lou decides to introduce the Humanitude care concept at the institution. The approach is built on attentiveness toward others and respect for human dignity. Her encounter with Mari, a Japanese theatre director living with cancer, fundamentally changes her life. The two women develop a deep friendship and together set out to «make the impossible possible». Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto shared the Best Actress award at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
All of a Sudden is Japan's Oscar submission.
Ana-Marija Grøndahl
Age limitA
Language French, Japanese
Subtitles English
Runtime 3h 16m
Original title Soudain
GenreDrama
Country France, Japan, Germany, Belgium
Year 2026
Director Ryūsuke Hamaguchi
Screenplay Ryūsuke Hamaguchi, Léa Le Dimna
Cinematography Alan Guichaoua
Producer Renan Artukmaç, Bettina Brokemper, Charlotte Dauphin, Julien Deris, David Gauquié, Hiroko Matsuda, Jean-Luc Ormières, Kôsuke Oshida, Joseph Rouschop, Yûji Sadai
Cast Virginie Efira, Tao Okamoto, Kyôzô Nagatsuka, Kodai Kurosaki, Jean-Charles Clichet, Marie Bunel
Production Company Cinéfrance Studios, Office Shirous, Bitters End, Heimatfilm, Tarantula
Format DCP
Links IMDb
This film is in competition for the Audience Award.
