Cottontail

Cottontail is a drama about Kenzaburō, who receives a letter from his late wife, Akiko, asking him and their son, Toshi, to scatter her ashes at Lake Windermere in England. Kenzaburō travels from Tokyo to honor this request while reflecting on his memories of his wife. However, the strained relationship between the father and son creates tension that threatens their shared journey.

The film was written and directed by Patrick Dickinson. The cast features Lily Franky in the role of Kenzaburō, Ryo Nishikido as Toshi, and Tae Kimura as Akiko, with supporting performances by Rin Takanashi, Aoife Hinds, and Ciarán Hinds. A total of 25 actors are credited in the production.

Released on February 24, 2024, the movie was a joint production between the United Kingdom and Japan involving several companies, including Magnolia Mae Films and WestEnd Films. It has a runtime of 94 minutes. On TMDB, the film has a rating of 6.3/10 based on 11 votes.