Plot: Makoto Sato is 46, he's all alone and the pandemic is well underway, leaving him stranded. One night he bumps into an old pal, who isn't feeling too great about himself either. A short conversation between the two kicks off a long trip down memory lane, with Sato revisiting the memories of old friends and lovers, key moments in his life that guided his fate, and various influences that shaped his character. As he travels back in time and reflects on the choices he made and the many regrets he has, he hopes
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August 28, 2022
A warm and touching drama about a middle-aged man looking back at the choices he made during his lifetime, which didn't really bring him what had hoped for and dreamed about when he was younger. A superb central performance, polished cinematography, and a pleasant score strengthen the drama. The backward narration adds a layer of intrigue often missing from more traditional dramas. It's not a film that reinvents the genre, but it has a few smart touches that do help to set it apart from similar films.