AMANDA

[Machine Translation] If you two can get over it, you will! Set in Paris in the summer sun, this moving film full of hope depicts a new step forward for a young man and a girl whose loved ones were suddenly and absurdly taken away from them. Directed by Mikael Aas, this is his first film to be released theatrically in Japan. The sensitive and kind eyes on the screen have captured the hearts of many people and have not let go. The lead role is played by Vincent Lacoste, one of the most sought-after young actors of the moment. He gives a fresh performance as a tender-hearted young man who is confused but tries to face Amanda. His niece Amanda is played by the miraculous rising star Izard Murtriere. The director, who sought a natural performance, found her, and she exudes a presence that is hard to believe that this is her first performance. She is also supported by popular actress Stacy Martin and the talented Greta Scacchi. --Paris is in the summer sun. David, a young man working as a handyman, meets and falls in love with Lena, a beautiful woman who comes to Paris. They lead a peaceful and happy life, until tragedy strikes and his beloved sister dies, leaving David in a state of grief. He takes over the care of his niece Amanda, who is left alone and without any relatives... He tries to treat her as a surrogate parent, but the burden is too much for the still young David, and he cannot hide his confusion. Amanda, too, has a hard time accepting the loss of her mother. They are clumsy with each other, and it is frustrating to watch, yet endearing. Although the sadness does not go away, David gradually regains himself by spending time with Amanda, who tries desperately to live a strong life.

Special Feature / Bonus Track: interview & event in Japan, trailers

ふたりなら、きっと乗り越えられる―世界が絶賛。夏の日差し溢れるパリを舞台に、突然不条理に大切な人を奪われた青年と少女の新たなる一歩を描く、希望にあふれた感動作! メガホンを執ったのは、本作が初の日本劇場公開作となるミカエル・アース監督。画面に映る繊細で優しい眼差しが、多くの人々の心を掴み離さないでいる。主演は、いま最も旬で引く手あまたの若手俳優 ヴァンサン・ラコスト。戸惑いながらもアマンダに向き合おうとする、心優しい青年を瑞々しく演じている。姪のアマンダ役は、奇跡の新星イゾール・ミュルトリエ。自然な演技を求めた監督が見出し、初演技とは思えぬ存在感を放つ。さらに、人気女優ステイシー・マーティンや、実力派グレタ・スカッキらが脇を固める。 ――夏の日差し溢れるパリ。便利屋業として働く青年ダヴィッドは、パリにやってきた美しい女性レナと出会い、恋に落ちる。穏やかで幸せな生活を送っていたが、突然の悲劇で大切な姉が亡くなり、ダヴィッドは悲しみに暮れる。そして彼は、身寄りがなくひとりぼっちになってしまった姪アマンダの世話を引き受けることになる・・・。親代わりのように接しようとするが、まだ若いダヴィッドには荷が重く、戸惑いを隠せない。アマンダも、母親を失ったことをなかなか受け入れられずにいる。互いに不器用で、その姿は見ていてもどかしく、しかし愛おしい。悲しみは消えないが、それでも必死に逞しく生きようとするアマンダと共に過ごすことで、ダヴィッドは次第に自分を取り戻していく。

映像特典: ヴァンサン・ラコスト&ミカエル・アース監督来日時インタビュー、ヴァンサン・ラコスト&ミカエル・アース監督来日時舞台挨拶、予告編集