Life is not as it seems, and before you know it, it has begun.
Original title
東京ポルカ
Released
1/1/1997
Origin country
JP
Budget
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Revenue
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Runtime
1hr 33min
The opening bust-shot, with its frequent use of cut-away shots and blurred dialogue, is like a campus version of Ozu's films. As the story progresses, however, the film itself breaks away from a style that was as borrowed (but still very fitting) as the protagonist. The way the film acquires its own rhythm and flavour is more than just a pleasurable experience, it is a cinematic pleasure.
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