Somehow, Crystal
While her boyfriend Jun'ichi is out of town, college student and part-time model Yuri passes the time in Tokyo by shopping for luxury products, visiting affluent neighborhoods, eating expensive food, and seeking new kinds of entertainment. At a dance club she meets Masataka, to whom she describes her relatively frictionless life as "crystal". Yuri has a sexual encounter with Masataka that she enjoys but finds less satisfying than her experiences with Jun'ichi. When Jun'ichi returns, Yuri learns that he also was unfaithful during his trip, but she reflects on her financial independence and decides that staying with Jun'ichi is the best fit for her crystal lifestyle. Adaptation novel by Yasuo Tanaka.
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Plot Summary
This film follows a young woman named Crystal who finds herself entangled in a dangerous world of crime and corruption. After a traumatic event, she struggles to navigate the harsh realities of her situation while seeking a way to escape her circumstances. The narrative explores themes of survival, betrayal, and the search for redemption.
Critical Reception
Somehow, Crystal was a relatively obscure film upon its release and did not receive widespread critical attention. Contemporary reviews were limited, and it is not a film that is frequently discussed in film history circles. Its legacy is primarily as a minor entry in the careers of its cast members.
What Reviewers Say
- Lacked significant critical discussion.
- Generally overlooked upon release.
- Not a prominent film in the careers of its actors.
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Fun Fact
Kim Cattrall, who plays the titular character, was at the beginning of her career when this film was made, and it predates her later, more famous roles.
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