N.P

Release Date: 2020-09-17

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.

Rating: 8.2 / 10

Cast

Clara Spilliaert

as Kazami Kano

Mikiko Kawamura

as Sui Minowa

Hiroshi Miyamura

as Otohiko Takase

Saartje Van de Steene

as Saki Takase

Mariko Ikeda

as Kazami's Mother