Cottontail

A poignant drama about grief, love, and healing unfolds in "Cottontail", a 2023 film that follows Kenzaburō's life-changing journey to scatter his late wife's ashes at Lake Windermere in England. As he travels from Tokyo, the widower must confront painful memories and navigate the complexities of his relationship with their son, all while honoring the love of his late partner, who had a lifelong fondness for Beatrix Potter's stories. This moving film premieres at the Rome Film Festival, winning several awards for its powerful storytelling and outstanding performances from its cast, including Lily Franky and Ciarán Hinds.