If you loved Hoteru hime, try Nishi Ginza Station
A bridge between a film you've already seen and one most people haven't. Here's what they share, and what the second one does that the first one doesn't.
What they share
Theyboth carry the playful mood tag, and they sit in Comedy / Drama territory. If that's the register that drew you to Hoteru hime, the second film will land in a comparable space — through a different lens.
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What Nishi Ginza Station is
Here's a film that probably seemed like a lark at the time. A Tokyo pharmacist has an affair, inspired by a hit song. It's a slight comedy, so no one gets too upset about it.
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