Cast:
Yuko Takeuchi
Arata Furuta
Kana Matsumoto
Yusuke Iseya
Yosuke Kawamura
Kaoru (Matsumoto Kana) is just a normal girl living with her annoying brother (Taniyama Takeru), harried mom (Suzuki Sawa, Loft), and languid dad (Furuta Arata, Hana), until one day her mom just ups and leaves. Soon after her dad's new girlfriend Yoko (Takeuchi Yuko) comes strolling in. Kaoru isn't sure what to make of Yoko, who is brash, forward, good-humored, and at times downright uncouth. As the summer passes day by day, a unique friendship forms between them and Kaoru opens her eyes to a new, exciting world, even as reality begins to catch up. Based on Nagashima Yu's Akutagawa Prize-winning novel.
Festivals/Awards
Kinema Junpo Award 2008: Winner, “Best Actress” (Yuko Takeuchi)
Nikkan Sports Film Awards 2008: Winner, “Best Actress” (Yuko Takeuchi)
17th Japan Movie Critics Award: Winner, “Best Actress” (Yuko Takeuchi)
Yahoo! Japan Katteni Movie Awards: Winner, “Best Actress” (Yuko Takeuchi)
Osaka Movie Press Club Awards: Winner, “Best Actress” (Yuko Takeuchi)
31th Fumiko Yamaji Awards: Winner, “Best Actress” (Yuko Takeuchi)
