‘Water Lilies’ and the Journey of Identity
A gentle coming of age story, Water Lilies takes its time in exploring what it’s like to be a young girl trying to make sense of her sexuality in a heteronormative world.
Ifu shimai: Darashinai kahanshin
Half-sisters Meri and Hari lived happily together under foster parents. However, when Meri was taken in by her biological mother, they were separated. Eventually, their mother passed away, and the sisters were reunited. Meri, who was addicted to alcohol, cigarettes, and men, felt relieved that her younger sister had grown up pure, unlike her. However, Hari was disappointed when she saw her sister's depravity...
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Half-sisters Meri and Hari lived happily together under foster parents. However, when Meri was taken in by her biological mother, they were separated. Eventually, their mother passed away, and the sisters were reunited. Meri, who was addicted to alcohol, cigarettes, and men, felt relieved that her younger sister had grown up pure, unlike her. However, Hari was disappointed when she saw her sister's depravity...
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Written By:Tarō Araki
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Runtime:60 minutes
Studio:Okura Pictures, Taro Pro
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