The actors are okay but the direction is super mid.

Michihito Fujii is at his best when he does Robin Hood stories. Long time no watch a great J-crime thriller.

Our generation is the generation that flirts with the idea of suicide. Almost everyone around my age moved places and left home before. We long for connection while isolating ourselves. Many times we end up feeling unwanted and lost sight of what to live for tomorrow.

I think that's also why we tend to celebrate more on random friendships, random day-trips, random hookups. Or random drink parties. That short moment of finding someone who understands us even if just a little bit. These moments can break our ice barriers and thaw our sadness a little may be to continue living for a few more days/months.

"My dear Matsuri, you really fought hard."

For the better or worse, it feels like a good 2000 Korean drama. I watched on a hectic day so I love it. Both Nana Komatsu and Kentaro Sakaguchi are awesome, esp Nana who gave her all to the role. 

Love that Nana did everything to lead the film except driving the story. The story is essentially moved by the time. It's heartbreaking to feel that Matsuri is getting dragged by the "year" subtitles on the screen.