Plot: Heisuke is home alone when he turns on the TV and sees that his wife and daughter were involved in a bus accident. His wife dies, his daughter survived the ordeal. But then he discovers that his late wife entered his daughter's body. After coming to terms with the situation, the two will have to figure out how to continue their relationship.
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May 30, 2024
A very peculiar film. The story is a little iffy and there are some pretty awkward scenes, especially for a film that looks like it was made to have a rather broad appeal. No doubt some people will take offense, but at the same time there are some very poignant points about love and relationships here.
Yes, relationships are more than just physical attraction, but that is also a part of it. And when your wife suddenly inhabits the body of your daughter, that presents some problems. It's a surprisingly dark and troubled theme for a film that is quite light-hearted, the weirdest thing is that director Takita handles it pretty well. If not for the somewhat bland presentation this could've remained a personal favorite because the ending is strong and emotional. An odd film indeed.
August 16, 2005
[review pending]