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N.P

Based on the 1990 experimental novel by Japanese author Banana Yoshimoto, Lisa Spilliaert’s feature debut N.P is a translation of the text into a "silent" cinematic scenario. Translation itself is at the heart of N.P’s narrative, which details the absurdities of protagonist Kazami’s attempts to translate the short stories of fictional author Sarao Takase-- as well as her sometimes disturbing interactions with the late author’s children. The previous three translators of Takase’s writing committed suicide in mysterious circumstances and Kazami’s encounters with his daughter (and lover) Sui increasingly pull her into a world of darkly chaotic energy.

Top Cast

  • Clara Spilliaert

    Clara Spilliaert

    Kazami Kano

  • Mikiko Kawamura

    Mikiko Kawamura

    Sui Minowa

  • Hiroshi Miyamura

    Hiroshi Miyamura

    Otohiko Takase

  • Saartje Van de Steene

    Saartje Van de Steene

    Saki Takase

  • Mariko Ikeda

    Mariko Ikeda

    Kazami's Mother

  • Kosuke Fujita

    Kosuke Fujita

    Shoji Toda

  • Fumiya Naoe

    Fumiya Naoe

    Professor

Overview

Based on the 1990 experimental novel by Japanese author Banana Yoshimoto, Lisa Spilliaert’s feature debut N.P is a translation of the text into a "silent" cinematic scenario. Translation itself is at the heart of N.P’s narrative, which details the absurdities of protagonist Kazami’s attempts to translate the short stories of fictional author Sarao Takase-- as well as her sometimes disturbing interactions with the late author’s children. The previous three translators of Takase’s writing committed suicide in mysterious circumstances and Kazami’s encounters with his daughter (and lover) Sui increasingly pull her into a world of darkly chaotic energy.

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