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They Are My Noble Masters
Uesugi Ren and his sister Mihato ran away from home because of domestic violence. When they at last reach the city they have a hard time finding work to earn some money. They eventually enter the service of the Kuonji family, making a pledge of absolute loyalty. Thus Ren's days of being a butler to the demanding Kuonji heir begins...
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Plot Summary
Tetsuo Shinohara is a young man who, after being released from a juvenile detention center, attempts to restart his life. He finds employment at a small bookstore and begins to form tentative relationships with his colleagues and locals. However, his past haunts him, and the pressures of society and his own internal struggles make it difficult for him to truly escape his circumstances.
Critical Reception
This film garnered mixed to positive reviews, with critics often highlighting its sensitive portrayal of difficult themes and strong performances, particularly from its lead actors. However, some found the pacing to be slow and the narrative occasionally bleak.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its emotional depth and nuanced character development.
Acknowledged for its stark realism in depicting societal outcasts.
Some critics found the film's somber tone and deliberate pacing to be challenging.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on a novel of the same name by Takako Kindaichi.
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