Winner
Directors Guild of Japan
New Directors Award (2009)
百万円と苦虫女 (Hyakumanen to Nigamushi Onna)
Directed by Yuki Tanada (タナダユキ)

A 21-year-old girl is released from prison, only to deal with the neighborhood gossip about her and family conflicts. She decides to save one million yen, move to where no one knows her and keep repeating the process.
New Directors Award (2009)
Audience Award (2009)
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