Running on Empty
Watch TrailerThe beautiful Azami is tired of her penniless and lazy boyfriend, Hideji. Determined to break up with him, she must first get back all the money she has given him over the years. She hatches a plot in which she fakes her own kidnapping to get Hideji to pay a ransom. Things get hilariously complicated when all parties involved act to their own agendas.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | ランニング・オン・エンプティ |
| Year | 2010 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Dai Sako |
| Runtime | 80 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 3.5/10 (4 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a comedic drama from the gap between simple plans and human unpredictability. It relies on gentle irony to explore how a small scheme unravels, forcing its characters to confront their own flaws in increasingly absurd scenarios.
What lingers after the laughter subsides is a poignant reflection on transactional relationships and the messy reality behind get-rich-quick fantasies. The humor masks a subtle melancholy about connection and desperation. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Dai Sako
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With a warm drink on a quiet afternoon, for a dose of Japanese situational comedy.
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