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The Ex-idol, Stuck in Life, Decided to Live with a Complete Stranger

2023 · 114 min Drama Comedy
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

Akiko (Mai Fukagawa) is a former idol, but now lives an ordinary life. She works at a company and keeps reminding herself that she is happy and to have a fulfilling day. One day, she walks to work and falls down. She becomes stuck and unable to move. Akiko breaks down mentally and decides to quit her job. Now, Akiko doesn't have a job, a boyfriend, and only 100,000 yen (~$700 USD) in her bank account. Her friend then tells her that she should move in with 56 year old salaryman Sasapon (Arata Iura), who lives alone in his house in Tokyo. When she visits Sasapon, he invites her to stay at his house on the condition that she can live there until his retirement. Their strange living arrangement begins.

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Original Title 人生に詰んだ元アイドルは、赤の他人のおっさんと住む選択をした
Year 2023
Country Japan
Genre Drama, Comedy
Director Mayu Akiyama
Runtime 114 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (1 votes)

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The Ex-idol, Stuck in Life, Decided to Live with a Complete Stranger has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.0/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

Released in 2023, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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