Plot: Nikuko is a sweet and loveable woman, who is just a little too trusting. All the men she dated took advantage of her good nature, and so Nikuko ends up moving away from Tokyo to some small, quiet coastal town. There she hopes to find some peace and quiet for her daughter Kikuko. Kikuko is a somewhat shy and unsure girl who is still trying to figure out who she truly is. She is embarrassed by the boldness of her mother, she gets pushed around by her friends, and the boy she likes is somewhat of a recluse odd
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June 03, 2022
Watanabe's latest film is more limited in scope and ambition, but his core qualities are still there. In a small seaside town, Nikuko and her daughter Kikuko are trying to get by. Nikuko is quite the character, but a happy and caring mother, Kikuko is hitting puberty and is starting to deal with the weight of adulthood. The beautiful animation, the lovely setting and pleasant soundtrack all add to the sweet and wholesome atmosphere that make this film an easy favorite. It's a pretty safe film for Studio 4°C, but one of the better ones in its genre.