Miwa Nishikawa

Director | Writer

Date of birth : 1974

City of birth : Hiroshima, Japan

Miwa Nishikawa was born in 1974 in Hiroshima, Japan. She is a writer and director, known for Dear Doctor (2009), Sway (2006) and Wild Berries (2003).

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Known For

Wild Berries

Under the Open Sky

Sway

Dear Doctor

Discussion

The Long Excuse | No Tears Shed At His Wife's Funeral

Japanese movies: gloomy yet nuanced portrayals Japanese films are often known for their somber tone, yet they excel in portraying emotions with great sensitivity. In my opinion, works like Hirokazu Kore-eda's Still Walking and After the Storm are among the finest family-themed films in the world. Actually, I might have never considered watching The Long Excuse if it weren't for a friend's recommendation and the close mentorship between director Miwa Nishikawa and Hirokazu Kore-eda. Even the titl