Nobody Knows tells the story of four children: Akira, Kyoko, Shigeru and Yuki, who are aged between five and twelve years old. The children cannot go outside, do not attend school, and cannot be spotted by outsiders. Their mother abandons them, and they are forced to survive on their own. Over time, they can only rely on each other to face the multiple challenges in front of them.
A heartfelt drama that never gets sentimental, only more tragic. Directed by one of my favorite Japanese filmmakers, Hirokazu Koreeda, who've made amazing titles like Still Walking (2008) and After Life (1998). The fact that the main characters are all children maybe will make some viewers let out a big sigh, but Koreeda has an excellent ability to choose terrific young actors for his films. The ending is left open, and viewers themselves can decide what happens afterwards. I can't recommend this film enough.
Genre: Drama
A unique and heartbreaking story paired by great acting by the child lead!
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