Hashi (2009 Film)

Hashi is a 2009 Japanese feature film written, directed, and co-produced by Sherman Ong. The film explores the intersecting lives of three women in Japan.

Plot

The story follows Momo, a bento delivery girl who brings boxed lunches to office workers Shino and Junko. During her deliveries, Momo frequently shares her dreams with them, eventually leading their three lives to converge.

Production and Release

Hashi has a runtime of 111 minutes and was produced by Sherman Ong and Jin Matsura with Japanese as its primary language. The film held its European Premiere in January 2009 at the 38th International Film Festival Rotterdam within the Bright Future section.

Cast

The cast features Keiko Shinohara, Naoko Kato, Yoko Nakao, Kanako Nagatome, Naoko Uemura, and Miku Mogata.

Etymology and Meaning

Depending on the kanji characters used, the Japanese word hashi can translate to mean 'a bridge', 'a pair of chopsticks', or 'the edge of something'.