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It follows a singer who suddenly dies while on tour in Japan, but her spirit lives on and she embarks on a journey to find humanity in the afterlife. The Singapore premiere, which is also a Southeast Asian premiere for the film, is to be presented jointly at the 40th edition of the vOilah! French Film Festival and Singapore International Film Festival. Spirit World is a multi-layered film that, at its core, is about two very human drives. One, the creative instinct that drives artists and two, the emotional need for familial bonds. At the start of the film, we are introduced to three characters who have lost touch with both of these defining drives. Singer-songwriter Claire (Deneuve), Yuzo (Sakai), a former composer, now a piano tuner, and his estranged son, Hayato (Takenouchi), an anime director, whose most acclaimed work is seemingly already behind him. For these three characters, it requires decisions and actions taken in death and in the afterlife, to find a solution to the unresolved issues in life. It is, of course, a highly idealized perspective on that universal question: what happens after we die? Spirit World answers this question in a very realistic and practical way. Letting go of the fear of the unknown and making the choice to help the living, a selfless quest that, for our protagonists, results in the fulfillment of their own humble wishes. This is the life-affirming message of Spirit World: that the creative impulse can bear fruit in healing family ties, when exercised with selfless intent. From a technical standpoint, Spirit World ticks all the boxes for audience engagement. The enjoyable performances draw you in, the beautiful scenery (and seascapes) of Takasaki and Chiba provide a visual treat, and homage is paid to the musical artists of the 60s and 70s, a golden age of creativity that may never be witnessed again. A sweet and heartfelt cinematic experience for all who have felt the pull of creativity and the love of family.

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