Drama Digest
The lead characters of the movie are Kida and Makoto; they have been friends since childhood. Later in the story, they befriend Yocchi, who is a new transfer student. None of them has parents, so they spend time with each other daily and grow up together. As the consequence of an incident that occurs when they are twenty, their worlds tear apart. After a few years, both boys are employed in the criminal underworld. Kida becomes, a negotiator, and Makoto a trading company’s CEO. It has been ten years now and they take revenge on the world that changed their fates so many years ago.
The Feel-Good Part
This movie is an unpredictable one. The plot is a mastermind in itself, has a slow unravelling, and is well-paced. The cinematography and cast are all great. The way the story unfolds is mesmerizing, with all the character developments and growth.
The Disappointing Part
Although there are no disappointing factors in this movie, some fans have mentioned the storyline as non-linear.
In-Depth Analysis
After the incident, a girl named Lisa, the daughter of a politician and a top model in the entertainment industry appears. Makoto is interested in Lisa and invites her to dinner, but she doesn’t pay attention. Kida tells him to give up on her, saying her world is different. Makoto leaves his job and disappears. After two years, Kida entered the criminal world to find Makoto. He finally meets him again with the help of his boss. Makoto was trying his best to earn money to become a man worthy of Lisa. When Kida learns of Makoto’s desires and the reason behind them, he decides to help his best friend by any means possible. Kida started working as a “dark negotiator” who uses whatever means for his purposes. Makoto aquires the positin of the president of a trading company. The two of them rise to the top of the underworld. And when the fatal night of Christmas Eve comes, Makoto plans to propose to Lisa with Kida’s help. But in reality, it is a grand plan that these two have spent ten years putting into action and taking revenge on the twisted society which changed their fates.
Star Power
The movie is based on Kaoru Yukinari’s 2013 novel of the same title (published by Shueisha). It is directed by Yuichi Sato, written by Mitsutoshi Saijo, and stars Takanori Iwata and Arata Mackenyu. This was the first time Takanori Iwata and Arata Mackenyu starred in the same film. The whole cast delivered their charms and played the storyline well. This movie is said to be one of the best because of its unpredictable nature and fantastic plot twists.
Overall Opinion
As the title says, “The End of the Tiny World” depicts the tiny world of Iwata Takanori’s Kida. As he said to Yocchi, “My world is tiny. It’s just me and you and Makoto.” It’s a movie with great influence. It can be a significant comfort to watch and with a great message behind it. It shows that life is made up of steps- the sweetest is love, the hardest is separation, the worst of the goodbyes, and the most beautiful is the reunion.
