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HAJIKERU
Highschool graduate Natsumi lives in a provincial town with her estranged mother, working an unfulfilled job at a supermarket among gossips of conservative townspeople. The latest gossip revolves around Keiko, an attractive young woman recently relocated from Tokyo. Natsumi is drawn to Keiko and the two strikes up a friendship, finding relief in each other from the repressive community. Through Keiko, Natsumi discovers her own voice and agency, eventually fighting back against the prejudices and injustices society heaps upon women. Produced by KOREEDA Hirokazu, MATSUBAYASHI Yuui’s short is a beautiful story about the solidarity of women set in the everyday.
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How wonderful it is to see this fine actress carry a film and carry it so beautifully.
I didn’t really have many expectations going into the movie (good or bad), but I actually really enjoyed it. I really liked the characters and the banter between them.
Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.
The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;
