Monster

Director: Koreeda Hirokazu

Cast: Szakura Andó, Nagajama Eita, Kurokava Szoja

A suburban town with a large lake. A single mother who loves her son, a school teacher who cares about her students, and innocent children lead a peaceful life. One day, a fight breaks out at school. It looked like a common fight between children, but their claims differed, and it gradually developed into a big deal involving society and the media. Then one stormy morning, the children suddenly disappear.

Awards: Cannes Film festival 2023 - Nominee Palme d'Or
Cannes Film festival 2023 - Winner Best Screenplay