Naomi Kawase

Naomi Kawase is a Japanese film director and screenwriter. She was born in 1959 in Tokyo, Japan. Kawase studied literature at the University of Tokyo and later worked as a journalist. She has directed several films, including the award-winning 'Still Walking'. Kawase is known for her nuanced explorations of Japanese culture and society, as well as her exploration of themes such as identity and morality.