# Nobody Knows (2004)

> Four hidden siblings struggle to preserve their fragile happiness after their mother abandons them to survive alone in a Tokyo apartment.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1735

## Facts

- Runtime: 141 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Hirokazu Kore-eda
- Cast: Yuya Yagira, Ayu Kitaura, Hiei Kimura, Momoko Shimizu, Hanae Kan, YOU, Ryo Kase, Kazuyoshi Kushida
- TMDB rating: 8.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0408664/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, quiet, observational, quiet evening, arthouse film night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of childhood resilience amidst neglect and hardship.

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