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My Broken Mariko (2022)
Directed by Yuki Tanada
Twitter Facebook Google+Drama | Comedy | Road Movie
Overview
Shiino one day finds out that her best friend Mariko has committed suicide. After snatching Mariko’s urn from her abusive father, Shiino heads to Marigaoka Cape, a place Mariko always wanted to go.
Length 85 minutes
Actors
Mei Nagano | Nao | Masataka Kubota | Yo Yoshida | Toshinori Omi | Tsugu Sasaki | Mei Yokoyama
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/18/2024 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
My final film for JFF 2024 and was worried it was gonna end on a down note. Glad I was wrong bc this is quite funny at times despite the heavy premise. To be fair it does start v serious with the news of Mariko’s apparent suicide (literally the opening scene). Her best friend then goes on a journey to reconcile her complicated feelings for her longtime friend.
Not really a comedy but perhaps dark comedy bc there is humor but juxtaposed with the grief. It’s a good movie and Mei Nagano is excellent carrying the entire film on her back. Great to see Masataka Kubota again and in another “savior” role. Was concerned when I saw him in the cast that he was one of the awful men that abused Mariko. I kinda hope he always takes roles like this, reluctant hero stuff.
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