A part-time employee in a mahjong parlour runs across a young woman, who is unable to walk, in baby carriage. He becomes friends with the woman and begins to feel enamoured with her.
Isshin Inudo's 2003 romantic drama follows a young man working part-time who crosses paths with a sheltered woman unable to walk, and the tentative bond that grows between them. Quiet and observant, the film explores companionship, vulnerability, and the small intimacies that draw two people together. Its gentle, melancholic tone favors emotional nuance over grand gestures. Suited to viewers who appreciate understated Japanese romances and intimate character studies, it lingers on feeling and connection. The film carries a MagicMovieScore of 6.9.
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Satoshi Tsumabuki
Tsuneo

Chizuru Ikewaki
Joze / Kumiko

Juri Ueno
Kanae

Noriko Eguchi
Noriko

Hirofumi Arai
Koji

Itsuji Itao
Manager

Eiko Shinya
Grandmother

Koji Ohkura
Mahjong Bar Patron
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Release Date
December 13, 2003
Runtime
1h 56m
Genres
Drama, Romance
Director