Plot: Toka is a young woman working as a stylist in Tokyo. When her relationship there comes to a standstill, she decides to return home to visit her family and join the anniversary of her mother's death. Things on the island have changed though. When she meets her father, he is wearing her mother's old clothes, and he introduces her to a local fisherman and his daughter, who are now living with him. They plan to marry and form a new family. Toka is taken aback by all these changes and doesn't understand that her
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December 02, 2023
Quirky, genuine, and heartfelt, but also possibly offensive. Momoko Fukuda's My Father, the Bride is an odd little film, sporting some larger-than-life characters and a pretty bonkers setup. Fukuda isn't afraid to draw comedy from it too, but it's never malicious and in the end, I think the film has a strong and valuable message that warrants its approach. It all depends on whether you can stomach the film's overstated sense of humor. Also props for some strong performances and stylish cinematography, bonus point for the lovely setting. A neat surprise, this one.