Awajima hyakkei (A Hundred Scenes of AWAJIMA)
This omnibus adolescent drama is about a group of young girls who all attend a “girls-only musical school,” recounting the formidable years they shared, at times shifting between different characters’ viewpoints and time. The unique environment of the musical school is simultaneously a respite space for these girls and also a harsh battleground that pits young students against each other. The clarity of depiction and psychological portrayal allows the subtle inner workings of each character to come through.