Plot: Josee is a young girl suffering from cerebral palsy. She lives with her old grandmother, who drives her around hidden inside a stroller. One day Josee's grandma is being pestered by a small-time criminal, but they are saved by Tsuneo, a student who just happens to wander by. Tsuneo and Josee get along quite well.
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February 18, 2025
A cute little drama with some heart-warming and poignant scenes scattered throughout, but the second time around I was a little less taken by the presentation. The drama is potent enough and the performances are solid, it just looks a bit plain compared to similar films from that era.
It's nice to see a sensitive topic like this handled with the right mix of respect and bravery. It's never too soft and sentimental, but it isn't needlessly evocative either. A slightly shorter runtime and a bit more attention to the cinematography would've elevated it further, but fans of Japanese dramas won't be disappointed.
February 01, 2005
[review pending]