Plot: Tamio is a photographer who lives a lonely life. The people appreciate him and his work, but he has a hard time letting people into his personal life. That changes when he meets Ayako. She struggles with similar issues, and the two quickly turn their friendship into romance. But fate has other plans for them.
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July 16, 2025
A touching Japanese drama that relies heavily on Asano's performance. He portrays an interesting character and does so in his typical style. His performance isn't too on the nose, and a lot of meaning is hidden in his body language. The two women are also excellent, and they provide the necessary counterbalance.
The styling is pleasant, but almost two decades later, I've seen so many similar dramas that I need a bit more to be thoroughly entranced. The colors are somewhat murky, and the camera work could've been more polished. The score, on the other hand, is lovely and resembles Hisaishi's work for Kitano. A fine film, but not amongst the best in its genre, and as such, not a personal favorite anymore.
March 26, 2006
[review pending]