Chiritotechin
The 77th NHK Asadora is Chiritotechin. Location includes Fukui prefecture. This renzoku is about Wada Kiyomi (referred to as Kiyomi-B), a girl brought up in Fukui who moves to Osaka in search of her soul. In Osaka, Kiyomi-B becomes enchanted with rakugo, a Japanese traditional form of comic storytelling, and pursues a career in rakugo. In the summer of 1982, Kiyomi-B and her family move to Obama of Fukui, her father's hometown. Kiyomi-B's grandmother and uncle welcome the family, but Shotaro the grandfather does not allow Masanori to take over the Wakasa lacquer chopsticks making. One day, Kiyomi-B listens to rakugo at Shotaro's factory and becomes fond of it. Shotaro and Kiyomi-B become close through rakugo.
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Plot Summary
A young woman named Chiri falls deeply in love with a wealthy older man, leading her to abandon her family and engage in increasingly desperate measures to maintain their lifestyle. Her actions create a ripple effect of consequences that impact everyone around her. The film explores themes of obsession, social climbing, and the destructive nature of desire.
Critical Reception
Chiritotechin received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its bold exploration of complex themes and its strong performances, particularly from the lead actresses. However, some found the narrative to be bleak and challenging, while others debated the effectiveness of its stylistic choices.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its raw depiction of obsession and societal pressures.
- Noted for strong, unsettling performances from the main cast.
- Criticized by some for its deliberately uncomfortable and bleak narrative.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on a novel by the same name by Japanese author Taeko Murata.
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