Plot: Yukie is unhappy. She yearns for a better life but seems stuck in her habits. At work, she has to deal with her annoying boss, who fancies her. At home, she is facing a husband with anger issues, who steals from her to fund his gambling addiction. She still loves him dearly though, so Yukie perseveres.
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July 12, 2009
A very peculiar mix of drama and comedy. The plot is pretty dark and the main character's life is a veritable tragedy. The presentation is rather light and uplifting though, which creates an interesting tension. It's not a genre blend that everyone will appreciate, but I quite liked the result.
The performances are strong (Abe stands out), the drama is bitter yet the presentation is amusing (with some slick editing). Tsustsumi could've made the contrast even stronger and the film feels a little too slick, but this is a fun dramedy, one where both genres don't cancel each other out.