Plot: Ryosuke is a young man whose life is looking very promising. He is opening his own bar, and he just got married to a lovely girl. When one day he arrives home from work and finds his wife gone, his life takes a turn for the worse. As he tends to his father who is diagnosed with cancer, he finds a rather disturbing notebook in his dad's closet, detailing the life of a girl who suffered from Yurigokoro (a mislabeling of a mental issue). Ryosuke doesn't really know what to make of the story, but he is mysterio
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April 30, 2021
A weird and somewhat disturbing mix of drama, thriller and mystery elements. The vibe of the film is rather idyllic, but the subject matter is dark and relentless. There are flashes of Tetsuya Nakashima's work here, though Yurigokoro is slightly more focused on the mystery and narrative elements. A neat little surprise that should do well with people who love a few plot twists elevated by a stylish presentation.