“A Missing Part”Japanese Film Series 2026
Japanese family law does not allow joint custody. But changes in the law made in 2024 that come into effect in 2026 will make it easier for children and non-custodial parents to have contact. France/Belgium 2024, 98 minutes, French, Japanese and English with German subtitles. Written and directed by Guillaume Senez
Japanese family law does not allow joint custody. But changes in the law made in 2024 that come into effect in 2026 will make it easier for children and non-custodial parents to have contact. France/Belgium 2024, 98 minutes, French, Japanese and English with German subtitles. Written and directed by Guillaume Senez
French taxi driver Jay is a long-term Tokyo resident. He was married, but the couple separated nine years ago, whereupon Jay also lost custody of their daughter Lily. He hasn’t seen her once since then. Now working night shifts, he has time to look for his daughter during the day – until one day she steps into his taxi.
