LGBTQ Japanese Drama WEST NORTH WEST Is Out on North American Video On Demand (VOD)

Intimate, emotionally-charged lesbian drama WEST NORTH WEST from Breaking Glass Pictures is now out on Video On Demand (VOD.),This is the directorial debut from Takuro Nakamura and set in contemporary Japan, WEST NORTH WEST tells the story of three young women heading toward uncertain futures. Each woman faces distinct obstacles, particularly loneliness, anxiety and the trials of being in a same-sex relationship in today's world. Eventually, they find themselves forced together to form a destructive relationship triangle. The film screened at multiple festivals including BFI Flare, Busan International Film Festival, and Munich International Film Festival.

WEST NORTH WEST

Seihokusei (original title)

VOD Release: Available Now! Available on VOD: iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, Google Play, Vudu, and local Cable & Satellite providers

Synopsis: Kei works at a cocktail bar, while Ai works as a model. Fearing she'll be ostracized by society, Kei chooses not to admit her sexual orientation to anyone, and, as a result, she becomes distressed and lonely.

One day, Kei gets close to Naima, an Iranian student studying art in Japan. Ai quickly becomes jealous of them and their budding relationship. Kei gradually becomes pessimistic as she thinks about a future with Ai, and Ai worries that she will lose Kei. In the meantime, Naima is having a hard time understanding what Kei wants despite growing closer to her.

All three of them are embarrassed and insecure, but eventually they begin to share their emotions.

Videos

West North West - Official Trailer - Posted Jan 8, 2020