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A Warm Spell

Nao gave up his dream of painting to take over the family-run post office. His older brother, Masanobu, left home to become a doctor. When their mother's funeral brings the two brothers together again, they are forced to confront their old conflicts and resentments.

Director: Toshimichi Saito
Time: 0:25:00
Country: Japan
Genre: Drama
Year: 2014

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Toshimichi Saito

Toshimichi Saito is a Tokyo-based filmmaker who is active internationally. He received an MFA in Filmmaking from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. After working as an assistant editor for Spike Lee, he joined AOI Pro., where he directs commercials, brand films and documentaries. In 2018, he worked at Viewfinder Media in Ho Chi Minh City to direct local commercials. Regardless of length or genre, his meticulous craft and sophisticated aesthetics serve to achieve truthful depiction of human behavior as well as flawless storytelling.