Captives of the past

‘Drive My Car’, based on Haruki Murakami’s story of the same title, evokes strong emotions and shows how not to deal with them.

‘Drive My Car’ opens with a shot of a red Saab 900 Turbo. As the car moves along the traffic, it stands out because of its vivid colour and the gentle hum its engine emits adds more to its charm. But as the film progresses, it becomes apparent that this car is more than a pretty means of transportation.