Bubble Fiction: Boom or Bust
It's 2007 and the Japanese Ministry of Finance have calculated that the economy will collapse in two years' time. They intend to prevent this by sending home appliance designer Mariko back in time 17 years using a time machine she accidentally invented. However, things don't go as planned and Mariko's daughter, Mayumi, is also sent back to find her mother and save Japan's economy.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | バブルへＧＯ！！タイムマシンはドラム式 |
| Year | 2007 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Comedy, Science Fiction, Romance, Adventure |
| Director | Yasuo Baba |
| Runtime | 116 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.8/10 (6 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its comedy on the stark contrast between orderly 2000s Japan and the reckless bubble era, using time travel as a vehicle for both satire and warm nostalgia. It explores cultural touchstones—from gaudy fashion to corporate absurdity—with a light, playful touch.
What lingers after the credits is the charming core of a mother-daughter adventure, where saving the economy becomes a surprisingly personal and heartfelt mission. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Yasuo Baba
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