Kamo, Kyoto e Iku.
Ueba Kamo is a career woman who works as a government official at the Ministry of Finance after graduating from Tokyo University. One day, her mother who is the landlady of an old Japanese-style hotel “Ueba-ya” in Kyoto, suddenly passes away, and she has to take over the hotel as a new landlady. It is hard enough for Kamo to take on this total new type of job, but she is also surrounded by tough and intensive employees. She then teams up with a calculating and clever financier named Kinugawa Shuhei who is cold-hearted, and yet somehow lovable, and tries to embark on the reconstruction of the hotel that is deeply in debt.
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Plot Summary
A group of junior high school girls who are members of the film club at their school discover an old, abandoned house. Inside, they find a mysterious object that leads them on a surreal and terrifying journey. Their mundane reality begins to unravel as they are drawn into a world of bizarre occurrences and supernatural phenomena.
Critical Reception
The film received a niche following among fans of experimental and surreal cinema. While its unconventional narrative and unique visual style were appreciated by some, others found it challenging to follow. Critical reception was generally mixed, leaning towards positive among those who embraced its avant-garde approach.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unique and dreamlike visual style.
- Noted for its unconventional storytelling and surreal atmosphere.
- Found to be perplexing by some viewers due to its abstract narrative.
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Fun Fact
Nobuhiko Obayashi, the director, was known for his distinctive visual style and often incorporated autobiographical elements and childhood memories into his films.
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