Plot: The Osaki family seems like a happy unit, but when the grandfather slowly becomes senile, the cracks start to show. Dad's professional success has led him to ignore his family for too long, and now that he needs them to take care of his dad, nobody is showing up. He plans a family trip to make amends.
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December 25, 2024
Not the first Japanese drama to dismantle the "happy family unit". Blossoms Bloom does so through the onset of dementia of the grandfather, but it gets a little too cheesy and sentimental in places to make a real impact. While there are some sweet and genuine moments scattered throughout, the film sometimes crosses the line of good taste.
The performances are solid and the presentation is nice, though not the most refined. The mix of light and deep drama could've used a bit of extra work and the ending is a bit too easy, but all in all, this was a pleasant enough drama. It's not the most remarkable film, but if you're coming from Hollywood dramas this'll offer a nice transition into the Japanese drama niche.