PUSH PAUSE

The Coco guesthouse cultivates new relationships, providing a platform for confronting personal pasts and futures. Shiko, leaving her hometown due to family issues, lacked confidence and avoided connections. Yet, at Coco she gradually engages with others, pursuing a new way of life. Tomotsu, burdened by past mistakes and distant friendships, harbors mistrust. Reuniting with friends and embracing new encounters empower him to face his values and loved ones. Amid confusion about her decision to move to Tokyo, Xiao gains confidence through chance meetings at Coco, deepening her connections to her new home. PUSH PAUSE, the directorial debut of Ryoma Kosasa, takes place in Tokyo post-Olympics and in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The youthful ensemble drama is centered around chance encounters and the beauty in life’s transitions. Full of insight into modern culture and connection, PUSH PAUSE is poignant, heartfelt and enlightening.