Name: Tsumiki kuzushi
Genre: Drama
Released: 1983-11-03
Duration: 1 h 51 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Noriko Watanabe, Ayumi Ishida, Makoto Fujita

An absolutely amazing movie. Aside from some trends that are considered old-fashioned nowadays, I can't find a single fault in it. Rarely can I say that a movie is perfect, but this one achieves it in such a bold and original way that it still holds up today. Every single line feels natural, as if written by someone who once experienced this exact situation.

The acting is brilliant, the cinematography is good, and the soundtrack hits hard at crucial moments. The main driving force of this movie is its story-original and better than anything similar. The characters are morally gray, and while I rarely sympathize with such characters, this film overwhelmed me with feelings and emotions.

This isn't a movie for everyone, but I'll definitely remember it. A masterpiece!

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