Earthquake Bird
Available on Netflix
After news that a body part from a missing American woman has been recovered, Lucy Fly (Alicia Vikander) is taken into custody by Tokyo police for questioning in EARTHQUAKE BIRD. Lucy admits she knew possible victim Lily Bridges (Riley Keough), but little else. The police intensify their interrogation, getting only terse answers from Lucy, but though she isn't talking, she's remembering. Lucy has endured more than her share of tragedy and abuse. Flashbacks -- and flashbacks within flashbacks -- tell the story of how she met and fell in love with Teiji Matsuda (Naoki Kobyashi), a strange but compelling street photographer, then was introduced to Lily, a young woman as flamboyant and needy as Lucy is reserved and independent. The emotional complexities intensify when Lucy introduces Lily to Teiji. Guilt-ridden from a past she tried to escape, wholly insecure, and fragile, Lucy's attempts to protect her relationship propel her to make mistakes that lead to tragedy.
Starring Alicia Vikander, Riley Keough, Kiki Sukezane
Director Wash Westmoreland