Plot: Yoko has lived an isolated life. But when her father dies, her sister forces her to come back home. An incident at a rest stop leaves Yoko stranded. She's far away from home and she lacks the social skills to ask for help. But when she's at her wit's end, a few helpful people will restore her faith in life.
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February 28, 2024
If Kumakiri went back to his genre roots with #Manhole, Yoko no doubt was made to quell his arthouse thirst. It's a dark and sullen drama, the kind Kumakiri loves to make between his more entertaining projects. And it's a good one too, it's just not up to par with his very best work.
Rinko Kikuchi is a good actress, but she didn't seem to be entirely comfortable with her character. The cinematography was nice, but a bit predictable, as was the road movie structure. It's a film without any real weaknesses, the only real problem is that I've seen this type of thing done better. Good, but not one of Kumakiri's best.