7 Indie Picks for March1 of 7
Oh Lucy! | Premieres in U.S. theaters Friday, March 2
I was completely charmed by the trailer for this gentle but gutsy comedy-drama about a single woman who journeys from Tokyo to California in search of her English instructor. What ensues, looks part buddy comedy, part culture clash fronted by a totally winsome leading actress (Shinobu Terajima). The feature-length movie, which began as director Atsuko Hirayanagi's 22-minute thesis for his MFA, has gone on to become a darling of the festival circuit, including nods at Cannes and at the Film Independent Spirit Awards. Oh, and the movie features IMDb fan favorite Josh Hartnett (late of "Penny Dreadful") in a comedy role, something we don't see enough of from the talented actor. — Bret
I was completely charmed by the trailer for this gentle but gutsy comedy-drama about a single woman who journeys from Tokyo to California in search of her English instructor. What ensues, looks part buddy comedy, part culture clash fronted by a totally winsome leading actress (Shinobu Terajima). The feature-length movie, which began as director Atsuko Hirayanagi's 22-minute thesis for his MFA, has gone on to become a darling of the festival circuit, including nods at Cannes and at the Film Independent Spirit Awards. Oh, and the movie features IMDb fan favorite Josh Hartnett (late of "Penny Dreadful") in a comedy role, something we don't see enough of from the talented actor. — Bret
PeopleShinobu Terajima
TitlesOh Lucy!