Nao-chan

  • Shinichi Ise
  • 1995
  • Japan
  • 98 minutes
  • Japanese
  • DR
    DR

In 1983, Nao, the filmmaker’s niece, is 8 years old. Mentally handicapped, she also suffers from epileptic fits. For ten years, the film crew follows her growing up. Surrounded by an affectionate family, Nao-chan is always cheerful, joyful and kind. Her future adult life is a major source of worry for her parents.

  • Production : Deko Kikaku Co.
  • Editing : Koichi Atsumi
  • Sound : Katsuhide Kimura
  • Photography : Junichi Segawa