If you loved Memories of Matsuko, try Kikujiros Sommer
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Was sie teilen
Theyboth carry the bittersweet, foreign gem, tender mood tags, and they sit in Comedy / Drama territory. If that's the register that drew you to Memories of Matsuko, the second film will land in a comparable space — through a different lens.
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What Kikujiros Sommer is
Kikujiro sets out to help a young boy find his mother. Masao's determination leads him on a journey with the loudmouthed Kikujiro. It's a quirky trip that somehow works.
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