Watching “Bashing”, I was under the impression it was an Antonioni film. Kobayashi’s style definitely echoes some of Antonioni’s work. How the characters interact with their vast industrial like landscapes that alienate them from one another, and the promise of a renewal of ties by the sound and sight of the ocean that lies before Yuko. Although one could argue that Antonioni’s work is less emotional, I disagree; look at Monica Vitti in L’Avventura" or Jeanne Moreau’s performance in “La Notte”; both characters go through a strong emotional journey that is also very moving and sad, but despite that sadness, there is still a possibility of redemption, and I think Kobayashi’s film has that same quality. This is just a quick blurb on first viewing but I highly recommend it.