Daisuki!!
Based on the manga "Daisuki!! Yuzu no Kosodate Nikki (I Love You! Yuzu's Parenting Diary)" by Mizuho Aimoto, this Japanese TV drama focuses on a woman named Yuzu Fukuhara, who, despite her adult age, has a condition that affects her mental age. After her boyfriend dies saving a child from being hit by a vehicle, Yuzu finds out that she is pregnant with his child. Despite her condition, she shows determination to be a mother and eventually has a daughter named Himawari. The show focuses on Yuzu and her family as Yuzu goes against the odds regarding her mental condition so she can be a good mother to Himawari.
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Plot Summary
The story centers on a young woman named Yuriko who is living a seemingly ordinary life, but harbors deep-seated emotional struggles and a complicated past. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters a mysterious man who seems to understand her on a profound level. Their relationship develops, forcing her to confront her past traumas and re-evaluate her present and future.
Critical Reception
Daisuki!! received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising Shunji Iwai's distinctive visual style and the emotional depth of the performances, particularly from the lead actress. However, some found the narrative to be somewhat ambiguous and slow-paced.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its visual poetry and atmospheric direction.
- Mao Inoue's performance was highlighted for its emotional resonance.
- Some viewers found the plot to be too abstract or inconclusive.
Google audience: Audience reception for Daisuki!! is not widely documented on Google. Based on general viewer comments, appreciation often focused on the film's aesthetic qualities and the raw emotion conveyed by the actors, while some expressed a desire for a clearer narrative arc.
Fun Fact
Shunji Iwai, known for his visually distinctive films like 'Love Letter' and 'All About Lily Chou-Chou', directed 'Daisuki!!' with his characteristic blend of melancholic beauty and introspective storytelling.
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