Sofia Coppola’s ‘On the Rocks’
The film does not add anything to its own conversation or genre, and falls flat once it’s about to end and must declare some sort of conclusion.
Shokudô no oneesan: Inran ni jimi-jiru
K-ko runs a casual eatery in Tokyo’s old downtown district. She has a spirited, straightforward personality; though she tends to lecture others, she possesses a charm that brings people together. One day, she happens to visit a "happening bar" (an adult-oriented social club) after being taken there by a customer from her shop. There, she spots a senior figure from her hometown—someone she has long admired—playing the piano...
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K-ko runs a casual eatery in Tokyo’s old downtown district. She has a spirited, straightforward personality; though she tends to lecture others, she possesses a charm that brings people together. One day, she happens to visit a "happening bar" (an adult-oriented social club) after being taken there by a customer from her shop. There, she spots a senior figure from her hometown—someone she has long admired—playing the piano...
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Written By:Komari Awashima
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Runtime:61 minutes
Studio:Taro Pro, Okura Pictures
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