Title: A rather thin tea.
Product review: This movie does have moments of charm but mostly it can be annoying. The pacing and plot seem to be a nod to Ozu, while the quirkiness seems to be a nod to early Miike, I suspect. Regardless, the character development is poor at best, the continuity is non-existent at times and the acting only so-so. At least 45 minutes too long. Snappier pacing, tighter plot and fewer characters could have earned this another star, at least. Not knowing what to leave on the cutting room floor kills another movie.
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