Plot: Keiko works in a bar where she entertains well-off gentlemen. She isn't getting any younger though and she's starting to worry about the next phase in her life. There are only two viable options. Either she marries and takes on the role of housewife, or she begs the clientele for money to open her own bar.
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September 06, 2024
Deliberately slow drama about a woman fighting for independence. I could appreciate the meticulous characterization and the detailed setting, but spending two hours with these characters was a bit much, not in the least because the film keeps a consistent style and tone throughout.
The lead performance is strong and the story is interesting, though by now not too original. The presentation is polished but a little dull and not quite refined enough for its kind. The secondary roles aren't on the same level and two hours was a bit much for me. Not a terrible drama, but nothing too exciting.