tempo
Released 4 years ago in 2022. tempo is a feature film. directed by Araki Yu. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
A quiet, atmospheric portrait of an elderly store owner in the small town of Yagi, Kyoto Prefecture. Yu Araki’s camera carefully observes the curiously named Mr. Yagi’s daily routine and interactions with local customers during the last autumn season for his shop, which is no longer in business. Documenting the passage of time in parallel with processes of depopulation, the title Tempo conjures a double meaning; playing on the Japanese word “tenpo (店舗)” which means “store”.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 2022
3 years ago
Runtime
0h 20m
20 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is tempo about?
A quiet, atmospheric portrait of an elderly store owner in the small town of Yagi, Kyoto Prefecture. Yu Araki’s camera carefully observes the curiously named Mr. Yagi’s daily routine and intera...
Who directed tempo?
tempo was directed by Araki Yu.
How long is tempo?
tempo has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
When was tempo released?
tempo was released on December 1, 2022 in theaters.