The Shinoharas, Ushio and Noriko, two elderly artists residing in Brooklyn, are the subjects of Zachary Heinzerling's great little documentary,
Cutie and the Boxer. It chronicles the couple's beautiful and sometimes rocky relationship with uncluttered eyes. The result is one of the most intimate, affecting love stories I've seen in years.
This exclusive clip shows Noriko's perspective as she is finally ready step out of her husband's shadow and earn her own recognition from the art world.
Cutie and the Boxer will open in New York (and Los Angeles) on
Friday, August 16 at the Landmark Sunshine Cinema. A national rollout will follow.