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Director: Michihito Fujii
Cast: Atsushi Ito, Haruka Kinami, Mari Natsuki, Tokuma Nishioka
Morita Katsuhiro is a bank employee who is married and has a child. His wife, one Morita Chika, picks up their son in order to visit her parents who live in Yamanashi Prefecture, which is in central Japan. Then along comes a lady who should be another bank customer doing routine business, but instead ends up becoming a headache for Mr. Katsuhiro.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Beginning Notes, a 2019 Japanese TV movie directed by Michihito Fujii, has received a modestly positive critical reception, earning a 6.6/10 rating on IMDb. While it has not received any major awards recognition, the film's portrayal of a bank employee's personal life challenges seems to have resonated with audiences.
Why you might like this:
Fans of Japanese dramas and character-driven stories will appreciate the nuanced performances and thoughtful exploration of work-life balance in The Beginning Notes. Directed by Michihito Fujii, this 2019 TV movie examines how an unexpected encounter disrupts the routine of a bank employee, played by Atsushi Ito, and the ripple effects on his family.