Japan, 2009, Hirokazu Kore-eda

Unreleased in the U.S. until now, this 12-year-old film from the acclaimed Japanese director of Shoplifters and Nobody Knows tells of an inflatable sex doll who mysteriously comes to life and experiences the joys and sorrows of being human. Bae Doo-na of Bong Joon-ho’s The Host stars. “An achingly beautiful meditation on loneliness and longing.” –Hollywood Reporter. Cleveland premiere. Subtitles. 116 min.

Air Doll, a Cinematheque streaming exclusive, can be viewed online from 2/11 thru 5/31 via the link below. Doing so supports the Cinematheque. Screening fee is $10 and you have 7 days to watch it.

https://watch.eventive.org/airdoll/play/6205748bca304000c4d4de3a