What is it that you said? (2021): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2021, What is it that you said? is a notable film directed by Shun Ikezoe, running about 20 minutes.

What it’s about. On April 7, 2020, the first state of emergency was declared in Japan. People disappeared from the streets and movie theaters and museums closed their doors. Whatever happens in the world around us, the existence of you and I remain unchanged. As long as we can recognize each other correctly, we should be able to maintain our sanity to some extent. It doesn't matter if someone is still asleep in the hospital, or if the neighbor's cat has gone to heaven. Memories live on vividly in our memories. Sometimes they can evolve into exaggerated images, but what is important to me will continue to evolve inside of me. It's the same even if they don't exist in this world. I think it's almost like a prayer. Surrendering myself to the world of images―what this world needs is imagination! Including all the love we have for our neighbors, strangers, and partners.

Who’s in it. What is it that you said? stars Eri Saito and Eri Saito as Self.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What is it that you said? page.