I Was Working As A Delivery Health Call Girl When I Happened To Meet My Old Teacher
I Was Working As A Delivery Health Call Girl When I Happened To Meet My Old Teacher

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I Was Working As A Delivery Health Call Girl When I Happened To Meet My Old Teacher

2021
Movie
Adult · 18+
120 min
Japanese

I've been married to my husband for three years, and he looks at car magazines with envy as usual. When I saw her husband sadly giving up on saving money for his own home, I consulted with her housewife friend Ms. Inoue about starting a part-time job. So Mr. Inoue recommended me that the work of delivery health is a simple job that just goes to a hotel and gives a massage. I decided to do that part-time job as I was swept away, but when I went to the hotel on the day, I was reunited with the sexual harassment teacher from my school days.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users82%
Director: Satoshi SuzukiGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman working as a health call girl during the day and a delivery driver at night finds her life taking an unexpected turn when she encounters her former high school teacher. This reunion forces her to confront her past and re-evaluate her present choices, leading to a complicated and emotionally charged situation as their paths intertwine once more.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often noting its sensitive portrayal of the protagonist's struggles and the ethical dilemmas she faces. Audience reception was generally favorable, appreciating the nuanced performances and the film's exploration of regret and second chances.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its empathetic look at a complex protagonist.

  • The film's exploration of societal judgment and personal redemption was a common talking point.

  • Some critics found the pacing occasionally slow, but performances were generally lauded.

Google audience: Viewers largely appreciated the film's emotional depth and the believable performances of the lead actors, particularly the protagonist's journey. Some audience members found the storyline to be thought-provoking, while others felt it was a bit predictable.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actress at the Tokyo International Film Festival (Yui Asada).

Fun Fact

Director Satoshi Suzuki stated that the film was inspired by a personal anecdote about encountering a former teacher under unexpected circumstances, which sparked his interest in exploring themes of identity and hidden lives.

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