60
Takesue doesn't presume to tell anyone's story for him or her, but rather lets the activity on-screen speak for itself.
What are people saying?
What are critics saying?
80
The only time a subject directly addresses Takesue, it's with a doozy of a query: "Why are you taking my story to USA, New York?" The answer is as complex as the film itself, and as simple as deciding to not look away.
100
Christian Science Monitor by Peter Rainer
By holding the shot, as she so often does in this film, Takesue is encouraging audiences to take a deep, long look at things they might otherwise miss.