Memories of Matsuko

Memories of Matsuko

2006 · 130 min · JA · 7.8 (192 votes)
Dir. Tetsuya Nakashima · Starring Miki Nakatani, Eita Nagayama, Yusuke Iseya, Teruyuki Kagawa, Mikako Ichikawa, Asuka Kurosawa · Music Gabriele Roberto

“Destiny of shrine maiden.”

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While combing through the belongings of his recently deceased aunt, Matsuko, nephew Sho pieces together the crucial events that sank Matsuko's life into a despairing tragedy.

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A dazzlingly sad, yet ultimately hopeful, musical journey through a life lived with intense passion and profound loneliness. It's a vibrant, heartbreaking, and unforgettable exploration of the human spirit's resilience against overwhelming odds.

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