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Tenshi tsukinuke rokuchoume
Noboru (Taku Manabe) finds himself in a very difficult situation. The factory he’s been working at has gone bankrupt. He heads to the factory’s office to demand his last paycheque, but it turns out some gangster thugs are there demanding money as well. Now with the yakuza on his tail Noboru has to run for his life. He ends up hiding out in a rundown rooming house in a mysterious area of Kyoto not listed on the city maps. It’s while Noboru is living in this rooming house and working as a security guard on a construction site that he encounters a cast of unusual characters: a fellow security guard who is obsessed by fossils, an aging widow on the edge of sanity, and a beautiful alcoholic woman named Miyuki (Natsumi Seto) who is convinced that she I growing a wing on her back. Will Noboru be able to stay hidden or will his newfound infatuation with Miyuki prove more dangerous than the thugs who are hunting him?
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Plot Summary
The film follows a woman who struggles with a past trauma. As she navigates her present life, she encounters individuals who help her confront her memories and begin a journey towards healing and self-discovery. The narrative explores themes of loss, resilience, and the complexities of human connection.
Critical Reception
Tenshi tsukinuke rokuchoume received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often highlighting its sensitive portrayal of difficult themes and the performances of its lead actors. However, some found the pacing to be slow at times, and the emotional tone to be quite heavy.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its emotional depth and poignant storytelling.
The performances, particularly by the lead actress, are often cited as a strong point.
Some reviewers noted a deliberate, slow-burn pacing which may not appeal to all audiences.
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Fun Fact
The film's director, Makoto Shinozaki, is known for his often introspective and character-driven dramas.
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