Abbas Kiarostami

Cannes 2010 was the year of Juliette Binoche. She graced the Festival’s poster; then she took the Best Actress Award for her role in this tantalising film...

Tokyo student and call girl Akiko (Rin Takanashi) develops an affinity with elderly widower Takashi (Tadashi Okuno), who seeks company and conversation rather than physical intimacy, in this character drama set over two days.