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I wanted to like it more than I actually did... But much of the humor totally escaped me and I walked out only mildly impressed.

A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

The movie really just wants to entertain people.

A young woman named Yumi, who commutes to work aboard a Tokyo subway becomes curious about a handful of fellow commuters she sees every single day, but who (with one exception) remain strangers she knows nothing about. She passes the time during the commute by observing their actions and mannerisms, and speculating on what their lives are like. The one exception is a guy she recognizes as a boy she had gone to pre-school with, and she is now too shy to talk to him. The premise of strangers living side-by-side but never interacting is familiar to all of us, and sets up involving stories when one day some of these commuters finally do interact, (in ways that I can't describe here, as it would be plot "spoilers"). Suffice it to say there's a cute "feel good" romantic story, which is brilliantly interwoven and contrasted with a story of a despondent person.The film was shown on the local PBS station, in a program which showcases award-winning college student productions. Director Chris Eska worked with a great cast of Japanese actors, and paints a picture of Tokyo life that at once shows the culture of this megalopolis, as well as speaks to all of us who are lost among a sea of strangers.Outstanding job. Watch the listings on PBS--they've re-run it a few times because of audience demand. It also has appeared at some film festivals.

This is the Japanese answer to AMELIE. It looks at how one woman can effect the lives of those around her, just by taking notice of those who wait at the bus stop with her everyday. DOKI DOKI is witty, beautifully filmed and full of warmth and introspective content. The young woman in this film is in love with a man she sees, day in and day out, during the mundane commute. He is handsome and she remembers him from pre-school. As the young woman contemplates how to approach him, her life intersects with those around her..... I don't know if this available anywhere (I saw it on PBS a couple of months ago), but it is DEFINITELY worth watchng!!!!!

At first glance, the film is a cute, innocent love story, but real life is bittersweet. The heroine, young Yumi, creates life changes for the group of strangers she sees every day. She's not sure she can do anything at all, but finds the power within herself at long last. The film is black and white, the story simple, but elegant. The camera angles reflect Yumi's view, and they especially highlight the dichotomy of large and small spaces within Tokyo's expansive city. The large traffic intersections collide with confining train cars as we watch Yumi run through the city. These visuals create an intriguing backdrop for the character development of Yumi's strangers. Ultimately, it makes this Japanese "Amelie" short, succinct, and sweet with melancholy.

I managed to find this short film while flipping through the channels and stopped at KCET.... at first I wasn't sure what to expect but I found myself involved within the plot...I do admit that often i groan at conversations in student films and I usually avoid them but perhaps since it was in Japanese, I continued watching. And well, it surprised me....despite a few odd questions I had and petty details, I was impressed enough to jump on the internet to find out more about this guy.If you managed to find it on TV or at a festival, it's worth your time.....and hey, it'll be better than watching COPS or Elimin-date.