Shinji Somai, who died in 2001 after making only 13 films, ranks high in the local directorial pantheon, with his 1993 coming-of-age drama “Moving” hailed as a masterpiece by Japanese critics.

A restored version of 'Moving,' a classic Japanese Film directed by Somai Shinji, sets its North American theatrical release. ... A 4K/Blu-ray/DVD release will follow the theatrical run in 2024.