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‘A Missing Part’ Review: Tender Drama Showcases a Nuanced Performance From Romain Duris
In 'A Missing Part,' Roman Duris plays a French driver in Tokyo, mired in Japan’s child custody legislation as he seeks contact with his daughter.
Jay’s predicament is a tough one, but the meeting with Lily and subsequent events give plenty of scope for light and shade, and if the film does gain any awards traction, it’s likely to recognize the performances as the stand-out here. The role of his wife is a minor one, but Yukon Narita plays her as fragile and visibly frightened, which hints at a version of the story where his tenacious pursuit has darker qualities. Still, the screenplay does what it can to find a lighter grace note in its closing minutes, though to any parents contemplating divorce in Japan, it’s the country’s forthcoming legal reforms that will offer the more substantive hope.
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