The Ex-idol, Stuck in Life, Decided to Live with a Complete Stranger
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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📋 Film Details
| 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.
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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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