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Unloved (2001)
Director: Kunitoshi Manda
Cast: YÅko Moriguchi, Toru Nakamura, Shunsuke Matsuoka, TarÅ Suwa
Runtime117 min
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Mitsuko, a thirty-something Japanese secretary, lives a very simple life devoid of ambition. She has an affair with Eiji, a rich, arrogant and newly divorced businessman who is intrigued by her retiring personnality but she quickly breaks up as he repeatedly tries to make her change her lifestyle and values. While Eiji ponders the reasons of the breakup, Mitsuko falls for one of her neighbours, a young slacker who has the same approach to life as her. But Mitsuko's new lover is fascinated by Eiji's power and social status... A triangle that will inevitably leave one of the characters "unloved".
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Unloved (2001) is a Japanese drama film directed by Kunitoshi Manda that has received a mixed critical reception. While the film's intricate love triangle and its exploration of themes of ambition and social status have been praised, some critics have found the pacing and characterization to be uneven. The film does not appear to have received any major awards recognition, and its audience reception, as indicated by its IMDb rating of 6.3 out of 10, suggests a moderately positive response from viewers.
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Unloved (2001), directed by Kunitoshi Manda, offers a nuanced exploration of relationships and personal values through the intertwining stories of its three central characters. The film's subtle yet poignant performances, particularly from lead actress YÅko Moriguchi, provide a thoughtful examination of the complexities of modern romance and the sacrifices one makes to stay true to themselves.
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Unloved is a 2001 Japanese romance film directed by Kunitoshi Manda, starring Yoko Moriguchi, Shunsuke Matsuoka and TÅru Nakamura. It won the Grand Rail d'Or prize and the Future Talent prize at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival.
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