Close-Knit
Watch TrailerYoung Maki, abandoned by her mother, finds an unexpected refuge with her uncle and his girlfriend, a transgender woman named Rinko. Together, they forge a delicate yet resilient family unit in a quiet Tokyo suburb. The film unfolds through subtle gestures and shared daily routines, tracing how three vulnerable individuals learn to care for one another. It’s a quiet revolution against societal norms, where the definition of family expands to include chosen bonds built on tenderness, patience, and the courage to be oneself.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 彼らが本気で編むときは、 |
| Year | 2017 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Naoko Ogigami |
| Runtime | 127 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.1/10 (54 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
This is a film of profound gentleness, where conflict simmers beneath serene surfaces. Its power lies in observation—the quiet rituals of care, the unspoken understanding in a glance. It never preaches, instead allowing its characters to simply exist and connect.
What lingers after the credits is a sense of fragile hope and the quiet courage it takes to build a home from scratch. It’s a poignant reminder that family is a verb, not a given. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Naoko Ogigami
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Suburban stillness, the soft clutter of a lived-in home, the tactile warmth of fabric.
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