Konya wa kokoro dake daite
47-year-old Aso Toko is asked by her ex-husband to take their 17-year-old daughter Miu under her care because he is leaving for an overseas assignment. Toko who had wanted to take custody of her daughter, has her long-cherished wish fulfilled and her old friend Suga Yohei is happy for her. However, Toko does not have the confidence to live with Miu who is now a high school student. Although Miu also has no intention of living together with the mother who had abandoned her, the two of them meet again for the first time in 12 years in order to have a discussion. On the very day that mother and daughter are reunited, Miu’s impertinent behaviour angers Toko, and they reach an agreement to live separately. However, they get trapped in the lift they took right after that and then the lift suddenly plunges. The shock from this incident causes their souls to swap bodies. As a result, the two of them have no choice but to live together.
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Plot Summary
In a world where humans and angelic beings known as "Seraphim" coexist, a young woman named Anya struggles with her identity and her place in society. She forms a deep connection with a Seraphim, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and challenging the established order between their species. The film explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the search for belonging in a world with blurred lines between the human and divine.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to positive reception, with praise directed at its unique visual style and thought-provoking themes, though some critics found the narrative to be somewhat abstract or slow-paced. It resonated with fans of Oshii's more philosophical works.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its distinctive visual aesthetic and artistic direction.
- Appreciated for its exploration of complex themes like identity and interspecies relationships.
- Some viewers found the plot to be ambiguous and less accessible.
Google audience: Audience reviews are not widely available or aggregated on Google for this specific title, making it difficult to summarize user sentiment. Initial impressions from available comments suggest appreciation for its artistic merit but also confusion regarding its narrative.
Fun Fact
The film is based on a manga of the same name by artist Katsuya Terada.
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