Plot: When a man hides from a local gang, he ends up in the wealthy home of a young man about to kill himself. The young man is a master in Yudo, the sacred art of bathing, but nobody is interested in its legacy. The two decide to give things one more go by making a film about Yudo. With the help of a team of older gentlemen, they begin their quest.
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July 19, 2025
What started as a spiritual successor to the Thermae Romae series becomes a more traditional movie about making movies. That was a small disappointment, as I lack the love of nostalgia to fully appreciate these types of films. Still, there is some likeable quirkiness present, as some fun cameos for those in the know.
The first third of the film is by far the most creative. Once the film settles into the movie-making narrative, things settle down, and it becomes a more straightforward experience. The performances are decent, and the runtime is fair. I just wish they'd stuck with the more entertaining premise.