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This heavy slice-of-life drama tells the story of Amiko, a girl who comes from a home where nothing is in its place. Throughout the film we witness life around her falling further into disarray and neglect as she strives just to live through each day. What made this movie stand out for me was the main actress honest performance as well as the cinematography. Nothing is embellished here, a few scenes might even be disturbing to some viewers. I dare say only in Japan could this film be made in this way, with such careful attention for the camera not to play a part in the lives of the characters, but only to stand as a witness to this difficult but somehow beautiful story.

This film deserves a lot more attention than it has so far received, and I'm humbled to be the first reviewer.