A hit in Japan,"The Asada Family" hits French screens on January 25, 2023. Directed by Ryôta Nakano, this drama is inspired by the life and work of Masashi Asada. A photographer, he is best known in the Land of the Rising Sun for photographing his family in their daily lives. Immortalizing them in jobs or roles they had always dreamed of, Masashi Asada turned them into a photo album entitled " The Asada Family ", which won the Kimura Ihei Photography Award in 2008. "The Asada Family" is also the title chosen by director Ryôta Nakano for his not-to-be-missed film.
Since the age of 12, Masashi's only interest has been photography. When he realizes that his parents and brother have given up their passion, he decides to direct them: fireman, yakuza wife, Formula 1 driver... In front of Masashi's lens, the whole family lends itself to the game, allowing each of them to live out the dreams of their youth. When Japan is hit by the 2011 tsunami, Masashi's photos take on a new dimension.
Our verdict: Moving, funny and deeply human, The Asada Family is a particularly rare nugget. Between an atypical family and tragic events, Masahi's chaotic, haphazard journey touches and moves us. If you have the opportunity to see this masterpiece, don't hesitate for a second.
