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La Maison de Himiko (2005)
Director: Isshin Inudo
Cast: Ko Shibasaki, Joe Odagiri, Min Tanaka, Hidetoshi Nishijima
Runtime130 min
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Saori is a young woman struggling to make her way in life. Her gay father, Himiko, had abandoned Saori and her mother years before. Now her father's young lover Haruhiko shows up to tell Saori that her father is dying of cancer. Still angry with her father but in need of money, Saori travels to the House of Himiko, a nursing home established by her father for gay men. Over time, a tenuous relationship begins to develop between Saori, her father, and Haruhiko.
Critical Reception & Ratings
La Maison de Himiko (2005), directed by Isshin Inudo, is a Japanese drama that explores the strained relationship between a young woman and her estranged gay father. While not a widely acclaimed film, it has developed a modest following among viewers, holding a respectable 6.7/10 rating on IMDb.
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Fans of nuanced Japanese dramas will appreciate the intricate character dynamics and emotional depth in this 2005 film directed by Isshin Inudo. The compelling performances by actors like Ko Shibasaki and Joe Odagiri explore themes of family, identity, and forgiveness in a thoughtful, understated way.