Memories of Matsuko
Plot: The film tells the story of Matsuko's life and how she came to die. One day, she is found dead next to a river, her body is cremated, and then returned to her estranged brother. He informs his son about the fate of his aunt, which triggers the kid to go on a quest to uncover the truth. Intrigued by the mystery of his aunt's life, the boy hopes to find the culprit who murdered Matsuko. It brings him places he never expected to go, and as he is sucked deeper into Matsuko's story, the tragedy of her life is slowly revealed.
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May 02, 2019
If you care for contrast, this film delivers. An extremely tragic and depressing story is told in the brightest, most colourful and upbeat way possible. Nakashima's style is striking, the characters are happy and chirpy, but the spiral of negativity is inescapable. A strange and unpredictable film, but it is all the better for it.
March 25, 2007
[review pending]