A Tender Place
Kasumi is in the midst of an affair with Ishiyama, one of her husband's clients. When Kasumi and her family visit Ishiyama's villa in Hokkaido, she plans to abandon them to be with Ishiyama. The next morning, her daughter Yuka disappears, which throws Kasumi's life into turmoil. Years later, Yuka remains missing, and Kasumi journeys back to Hokkaido with Utsumi, a terminally-ill former detective, and tries to follow any leads she can.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 柔らかな頬 |
| Year | 2001 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Drama, Mystery |
| Director | Shunichi Nagasaki |
| Runtime | 201 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.8/10 (6 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a dual investigation: the search for a missing child and the excavation of a mother's guilt. It relies on the silent, snow-blanketed landscapes of Hokkaido to mirror the emotional freeze and suspended time of its protagonist.
What lingers after the credits is not a neat resolution, but a meticulously crafted weight—a contemplation of how a single choice can fracture a life irrevocably. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Shunichi Nagasaki
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Alone on a quiet night, allowing the film's solemn pace to fully resonate.
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