THE BURIED GIANT

AN ARTIST OF THE FLOATING WORLD

The Second World War is over and Japan sets about rebuilding her shattered cities. Masuji Ono, an ageing painter, looks back over his life and assesses a career that has coincided with the rise of Japanese militarism. Once the objects of high renown, his paintings now appear fatally flawed by propagandist concerns.

KLARA AND THE SUN

From her place in the store, Klara, an Artificial Friend with outstanding observational qualities, watches carefully the behaviour of those who come in to browse, and of those who pass in the street outside. She remains hopeful a customer will soon choose her, but when the possibility emerges that her circumstances may change for ever, Klara is warned not to invest too much in the promises of humans.

NEVER LET ME GO

Kathy, Tommy and Ruth are all products of Hailsham House, a school where they are sheltered from the outside world and subjected to frequent medical checks. As the children grow and mature into adults the sinister purpose of Hailsham becomes apparent.

A PALE VIEW OF HILLS

Etsuko lives alone in rural England, trying to come to terms with the suicide of her daughter, Keiko. A visit from her other daughter Niki sends Etsuko retreating into the depths of her memory. As Etsuko struggles to cope with her guilt, the lines between the past and the present start to blur.

THE REMAINS OF THE DAY

Stevens, butler to Lord Darlington, put his work and dignity above all things. Now an elderly man he revisits the West Country, and in a reunion with a past love, realises that he has sacrificed his chance of personal happiness. Man Booker Prize Winner.