Directors like Hirokazu Kore-eda ( Shoplifters ) and Ryusuke Hamaguchi ( Drive My Car ) represent the "Shomin-geki" (common people drama) tradition. These films focus on silence, long takes, and the emotional weight of social obligation. They are the polar opposite of Hollywood pacing.
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