The film follows three characters; protagonist and part time escort Akiko, her client Takashi and her boyfriend Noriaki. It premiered in official competition at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival and follows the success of Certified Copy (2010). Kiarostami is known for his inclination to set scenes in cars. His latest film keeps audiences on their toes, as characters traverse relationships and traffic on the streets of Tokyo. He is a recipient of near 100 awards for filmaking including a Palme d’Or for his film Taste of Cherry (1997).
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