If you loved Memories of Matsuko, try Kikujiro
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 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 Kikujiro 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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