Films We Like, in association with Janus Films, is proud to announce the upcoming Canadian release of DRIVE MY CAR, a film by Ryusuke Hamaguchi. DRIVE MY CAR was selected to compete for the Palme d’Or at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, and won the Best Screenplay, the FIPRESCI Award and the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury.
Based on a short story by Haruki Murakami, Yusuke Kafuku, a stage actor and director is happily married to Oto, a screenwriter. However, Oto suddenly dies after leaving behind a secret. 2 years later, Kafuku, still unable to fully cope with the loss of his wife, receives an offer to direct a play at a theatre festival and drives to Hiroshima with his car. There, he meets Misaki, a reticent woman assigned to become his chauffeur. As they spend time together, Kafuku confronts the mystery of his wife that quietly haunts him.
DRIVE MY CAR will have its North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, as a Special Presentation.
About Films We Like
Founded by award-winning documentary filmmaker Ron Mann (Grass, Comic Book Confidential, Carmine Street Guitars) Films We Like is a boutique distributor of documentary, independent, and international films in Canada. Recent releases include All the Streets are Silent, Undine, and Tove.