Kazuo Ishiguro's novel, 'A Pale View of Hills,' has been adapted into a film and is set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. The story, deeply personal to Ishiguro, explores themes of loss, exile, and identity through the lens of a family saga connecting England and postwar Nagasaki.
Directed by Kei Ishikawa, the film delves into the life of Etsuko, a middle-aged woman haunted by her past in Japan. Her daughter, Niki, a budding writer, seeks to uncover her mother's history, prompting Etsuko to recount her experiences in Nagasaki after the atomic bomb.
Ishiguro emphasizes the importance of film adaptations taking on a life of their own, rather than being strictly faithful to the source material. He hopes the film will resonate with audiences and allow the story to evolve, much like a myth or fairytale adapting across cultures and time.