Movie Digest
The movie follows two different people leading different lives. The first person is Midori. She is in her 30s. She gets by in her life and does not have any set plans for the future. This makes her anxious and terrified of thinking about the future. The second person is Takano, who’s in his 20s, who’s stuck in his career and becomes sluggish in work and life as a result.
The Feel-Good Part
The movie does an excellent job of portraying emotions that feel so realistic that the viewers can definitely relate to such times of struggle, which give rise to their growth, change, and acceptance.
The Disappointing Factor
With this movie, there is nothing to be disappointed about. It might appear to be really slowly paced, but that’s the beauty of it.
In-Depth Analysis
In her late 30s, Midori (played by Asami Mizukawa) works as a cutout picture artist. She worries about the future and is unsure of what may transpire. Takano, a 25-year-old official in the Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, is portrayed by Kodai Asaka. He has a lot on his plate. He thus exhibits sluggishness at work. He comes upon a list of people who killed themselves as a result of temporary work one day. He becomes intrigued by a young guy who committed suicide at the age of 25 on that list. Being similar in age, he becomes intrigued by this man. Takano starts looking into that young man’s history, as he seems to have almost given up his work and life in general.
Star Power
Asami Mizukawa, who plays Midori, is a match made in heaven. She portrays her character in the most impressive way and delivers her dialogues effortlessly. Kodai Asaka who plays Takano does wonderfully in expressing the sluggish and lazy attitude of his character who seems to have given up his work and life in general.
Overall Opinion
This movie can be skipped. Unless watching movies with more serious tones that go deep and talk about life is your cup of tea.
