Dealing with themes of sexual/domestic abuse in mainstream (Japanese) cinema is not exactly the easiest thing to do. Yukihiko Tsutsumi, however, who shot “12 Suicidal Teens” back in 2019, seems like the man to do the job, in adapting Rio Shimamoto’s Naoki Prize novel. Let us see how he fared.
“First Love” is screening as part of the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme
The protagonist of the story is Yuki Makabe, a psychologist who believes that the main blame for the violent behaviour of any children lies with their parents. Yuki lives a nice enough life, being respected in her field and married to photographer Gamon, who is set on taking care of her, essentially being in charge of all house chores due to his wife’s rather busy schedule. At one point, Yuki becomes fascinated by the case of Kanna Hijiriyama, a college student who has been arrested for...
“First Love” is screening as part of the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme
The protagonist of the story is Yuki Makabe, a psychologist who believes that the main blame for the violent behaviour of any children lies with their parents. Yuki lives a nice enough life, being respected in her field and married to photographer Gamon, who is set on taking care of her, essentially being in charge of all house chores due to his wife’s rather busy schedule. At one point, Yuki becomes fascinated by the case of Kanna Hijiriyama, a college student who has been arrested for...
- 2/20/2022
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Rio Shimamoto’s novel “First Love,” won the 159th Naoki Prize for it’s unpredictable ending and the dense human drama hidden behind the title. The best-selling “rare-problem work” has been made into a complete movie by the casted staff representing the Japanese movie world.
Kitagawa, who boasts tremendous support from a wide range of people, plays Yuki Makabe, the main character of a certified public psychologist who covers the case. Keiko, in addition to top-class actors such as Tomoya Nakamura, Kyoko Yoshine and Sho Kiyohara. Gorgeous faces gather, and the story is spun more realistically and emotionally with a real performance.
The director is Yukihiko Tsutsumi, a hit-maker who has produced enthusiastic fans with numerous stylish suspense. The theme song and insert song are produced by singer Uru, who is attracting attention for her singing voice and mysterious presence.
Why did she have to kill her father?...
Kitagawa, who boasts tremendous support from a wide range of people, plays Yuki Makabe, the main character of a certified public psychologist who covers the case. Keiko, in addition to top-class actors such as Tomoya Nakamura, Kyoko Yoshine and Sho Kiyohara. Gorgeous faces gather, and the story is spun more realistically and emotionally with a real performance.
The director is Yukihiko Tsutsumi, a hit-maker who has produced enthusiastic fans with numerous stylish suspense. The theme song and insert song are produced by singer Uru, who is attracting attention for her singing voice and mysterious presence.
Why did she have to kill her father?...
- 11/11/2020
- by Don Anelli
- AsianMoviePulse
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