The Present (2007)

Miyoko awakes on a day that, she thinks, everyone should remember. But will anyone remember a day Miyoko can never forget?

Director:

Julietta Boscolo

Writer:

Julietta Boscolo

Stars:

Max Finlayson, Luciano Ginori, Rosie Haywood

Cast

Credited cast:
Max Finlayson	...	Specialist
Luciano Ginori	...	Caretaker
Rosie Haywood	...	Neighbour
Sanae Nobuhara	...	Miyoko
Tricia Ryan	...	Newsreader

Storyline

Miyoko Takahashi is a friendly but lonely Japanese woman, who lives in a humble apartment in Sydney. Awaking one morning she looks immediately at the calendar on the wall opposite. Well at least in that direction- even with her glasses on the calendar remains shapeless until Miyoko is directly in front of it. The date; August 6th, is circled and marked with the number 62. Miyoko nods. Miyoko's expression grows gloomy as she watches the day's headlines: news of a shooting, bird flu and the successful testing of a nuclear weapon. She brightens at the day's birthday announcements but then switches off the TV disappointedly. The doorbell buzzes. A pretty Young Woman smiles at Miyoko, her arms filled with flowers and a large box. Miyoko exclaims excitedly to herself in Japanese: 'She remembered!' The Young Woman pushes the box at her, asking if Miyoko wouldn't mind taking care of her pet ferret while her family takes her grandmother away on a trip to celebrate her seventieth birthday. ...

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Plot Keywords:

two word title

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Taglines:

Will anyone remember a day Miyoko never forgets?

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Genres:

Short | Drama

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Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English Japanese

Release Date:

15 April 2007 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Australia

Box Office

Budget:

AUD 12,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Plum Loco Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

8 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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