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Biography
Miwa Nishikawa is a Japanese director and screenwriter. Nishikawa received a degree in literature from the University of Waseda, and after working on several independent films as well as catching the eye of Hirokazu Kore-eda, her film making career took off with her first film, Wild Berries, which won the award for best screenplay at the Mainichi Film Award. In addition to her film making career, Nishikawa has also written a book titled The Long Excuse.
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Awards & recognition
- Blue Ribbon Awards — Best Director · 2010
- Nikkan Sports Film Award — Best Director · 2009
- Blue Ribbon Awards — Best Director · 2007
- Mainichi Film Award — Best Screenplay · 2004
