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Stay (2018)
Wonderful Portrayal of an Unexplored Side of Japan
This film has a unique plot that explores a side of Japan that certainly exists but unfortunately has not been tackled by filmmakers. There is no shortage of Yakuza movies and films about "normal" Japanese people, but in reality there are untold numbers of people who fall through the cracks in Japanese society, and I'm glad this film shines a spotlight on some of them. The romantic piece which is central to this film similarly highlights characters who exist in real life but have gone unexplored by filmmakers. The actors are talented and the director does an amazing job at portraying all these unique issues and characters in a compelling, realistic, and entertaining way. Finally, I'm not sure who chose the music but I really enjoyed the soundtrack. Put this film on your watch list!