The Parades focuses on lost spirits who come together not to cause fear, but to assist one another in letting go of unresolved sadness, incorporating Minako’s restrained anxiety alongside the compassionate narratives of other individuals into a delicate study of unsaid farewells. Rather than relying on intense disagreements, the movie takes audiences through the internal struggles of people dealing with past hurts, s…

This is a decent Japanese thriller centered around themes of what comes after death, unfolding against the backdrop of the Fukushima disaster. The narrative unfolds at a deliberate pace. The story focuses on a woman who exists as a spirit, unable to complete her purpose while either living or dead. There are well-developed characters and it’s a sensitive film—though perhaps not for all viewers. It carries echo…