Oh Lucy! (2014 film)
# Oh Lucy! (2014 film)

Oh Lucy! is a short film directed by Atsuko Hirayanagi. The short film made its world premiere at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival receiving 2nd place in the Cinéfondation. Oh Lucy! has since become Academy Qualified by winning the Best International Short Film Award at the 2015 Flickerfest as well as the Short Film Jury Award: International Fiction at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival.

Hirayanagi later made the film into a feature film version, released in 2017.

## Synopsis

Setsuko, a 55-year-old single 'office lady' in Tokyo, is given a blonde wig and a new identity, "Lucy," by her young unconventional English instructor. "Lucy" awakens desires Setsuko never knew she had. When the instructor suddenly disappears, Setsuko must come to terms with what remains – herself.

## Awards

Awards for Oh Lucy! :

| Year | Association | Award Category | Status |
| - | - | - | - |
| 2015 | Sundance Film Festival | Short Film Jury Award: International Fiction | Won |
| 2015 | Flickerfest | Best Short Film | Won |
| 2015 | Chicago International Film Festival | Audience Choice Award for Best Short Film | Won |
| 2015 | Vail Film Festival | Best Short Film | Won |
| 2015 | 24FPS International Short Film Festival | Silver Medal | Won |
| 2015 | 24FPS International Short Film Festival | Horizon Award | Won |
| 2015 | 24FPS International Short Film Festival | Best Director | Won |
| 2015 | 24FPS International Short Film Festival | Best Actress (Kaori Momoi) | Won |
| 2015 | Hell's Half Mile Film & Music Festival | Best Short Film | Won |
| 2015 | LA Film Festival | Special Jury Mention for Best Actress | Won |
| 2015 | Tel Aviv International Student Film Festival | Best Director | Won |
| 2014 | Cannes Film Festival | 2nd place (Cinéfondation Category) | Won |
| 2014 | Toronto International Film Festival | Honorable Mention (Best Short Film) | Won |

## Release

The short has been shown at over 50 film festivals and is currently touring in theaters as a part of the Sundance Film Festival Award-winning short film tour.

