Plot: Kato is a struggling screenwriter who can't seem to get a break. His girlfriend on the other hand is an actress on the cusp of landing her first big gig. While Kato does his best to overcome his writer's block, a trip to a local convenience store is about to change his life. He discovers a world behind the fridges, though one he can't seem to return from. In this world, he meets Keiko, a young clerk who runs a shop together with her oddball husband. She agrees to help Kato return home, but the two inevitabl
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April 29, 2023
Satoshi Miki teams up with Mark Schilling to deliver one of his most unique films to date. Not as overtly funny as his other work, but every bit as weird and atmospheric. It's quite a shift in tone, but a strong cast, lovely cinematography, and an intriguing plot provide more than enough opportunities for Miki to flex his directorial muscles. It's not his easiest film and you have to be willing to go along with the plot twists, but if you're looking for something otherwordly, moody, and stylish, this is definitely a film worth seeking out. A very neat film.
