Japanese Style (2022)

Name: Japanese Style
Director: Hidenobu Abera
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2022-12-23
Duration: 1 h 33 min
Cast: Kaito Yoshimura, Rina Takeda, Takahiro Miura, Nanami Hidaka

Drama Comedy

Director: Hidenobu Abera

Cast: Kaito Yoshimura, Rina Takeda, Takahiro Miura, Nanami Hidaka

Runtime93 min

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The big New Year's Eve. A painter who has lost his wife while studying in the U.S. tries to complete a portrait of his dead wife before the New Year, but he just can't get the eyes right. Then he has a fateful encounter with a woman named Lynn, who resembles his wife, at the airport. The two of them get into a tuk-tuk, a three-wheeled cab known in Thailand, and embark on a journey to finish what they both want to finish. The two gradually become attracted to each other, but at the same time, their hidden pasts are revealed.

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This drama-comedy from director Hidenobu Abera has received limited critical and audience attention since its 2022 release. While details on its reception are scarce, the film's premise about a painter trying to complete a portrait of his late wife while meeting a mysterious woman has intrigued some viewers, though its overall impact remains unclear based on the lack of significant awards recognition or notable ratings from major review aggregators.

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Fans of quirky Japanese dramedies will be drawn to the unique blend of heartfelt emotion and playful comedy in 'Japanese Style.' Director Hidenobu Abera crafts a delightful story that follows the journey of a painter, played by Kaito Yoshimura, as he seeks to complete a portrait of his late wife with the help of a mysterious woman who resembles her.

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Wafū Sōhonke (和風総本家) was a TV program produced by TV Osaka and aired on the TV Tokyo network. An edited version was shown on the Netflix streaming service, using the title "Japanese Style Originator". The show also aired with English subtitles on Nippon Golden Network.