I’m going to be brief because there are only two things you know about the film. The first is that this a kind of by the numbers biography of Kadono Eiko, who is best known in America for writing the novel Kiki’s Delivery Service which was turned into a feature by Studio Ghibli. The other thing you need to know is that Kando is an absolute pisser and a full on delight and her force of personality make this one of the must see films of Japan Cuts.
Seriously buy a ticket and go see this film because watching Kando as he goes through her day, writes, kibitzes, meets a friend she hasn’t seen in six decades as well as her fans will have you smiling from ear to ear and feeling good for days.
This woman is 88 and more alive than most 20 year olds that I know.
What and absolute unexpected delight.
This film is a perfect representation of it’s subject and as such is pure cinematic joy.
Highly recommended.
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