Kirei 〜 The Woman Who Met Up With God 〜
There is “another Japan,” which is divided into three countries and has been in ethnic conflict for 100 years. In the middle of the conflict, a young girl (Ikuta Erika) was kidnapped and confined by a group calling itself “National Liberation Army.” However, the girl has escaped from them to the outside world for the first time in 10 years. She befriends a girl whose father runs a business recycling artificial soldiers made from soybeans. They meet the group of boys including Harikona (Ryunosuke Kamiki) who has the ability to make flowers bloom. Keeping watch over Kegare is her adult self, Misa. This empathetic play transcends time and space. As past, present, and future get jumbled up, Kegare finally confronts an unpleasant memory that she should have forgotten. (Source: @floren646730)
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Plot Summary
A kind, unassuming woman named Kirei lives a quiet life, but her world is turned upside down when she mysteriously meets God. This encounter leads her on a journey of self-discovery, challenging her perceptions of life, death, and her own existence. As she grapples with this divine intervention, Kirei must confront her past and decide the future path she wishes to take.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its unique premise and Takiuchi's central performance. Some found the fantasy elements to be unevenly executed, while others appreciated its philosophical undertones and emotional depth.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its imaginative concept and Kumi Takiuchi's performance.
- Criticized by some for its sometimes meandering narrative and underdeveloped fantasy elements.
- Appreciated for its emotional resonance and thought-provoking themes.
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Fun Fact
The film's unique premise of a mundane woman meeting God was inspired by a short story.
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