'Memories of Matsuko' (Tetsuya Nakashima, 2006) English-subtitled trailer

Now available on DVD from Third Window Films (www.thirdwindowfilms.com).

When a bored college student learns that a long lost aunt has been found dead in a park, he begins piecing together her life to see if it had any value. What he finds is a revelation. Talented film director, Tetsuya Nakashima ("Kamikaze Girls", "Confessions"), wield a host of cinematic tools to make "Memories of Matsuko" a memorably entertaining and emotionally powerful "fairytale tragedy," weaving together realistic human drama with offbeat comedy and spectacular (Bob Fosse-like) production numbers to tell the heartbreaking story of Matsuko Kawajiri, a starry-eyed woman who spends her entire life serching for a worthy "prince" capable of returning her limitless love. Versatile actress, Miki Nakatani, renders a virtuosic performance in the lead role of Matsuko.

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[maryannclimbs]

where can i see this?!?

[thirdwindowfilms]

@maryannclimbs You can buy both the DVD and Blu-ray on Amazon UK: ; They ship worldwide

[AliminiumHydroxide]

The problem with this film is that people will just dismiss it as another "wacky japanese film" and move onto another film. I was watching this film with a friend and hiss immature jokes ruined the first half hour so I told him to fuck off.

Ignorance seems to ruin everything. Love this film.

[LittleMadPyro]

Ah, I love this movie. To me, this is even better than "Amélie" because it's not just funny and sweet, it also has this wonderful tragic story. Despite everything that happened to her, Matsuko always saw the best in people. A very inspirational film; also the director did an amazing job, every episode of Matsuko's life has a different style.

[Pandrina]

loved that movie!

[starcuz]

this is the saddest movie ever made. last hour of it is almost unbearably emotional. 10/10 movie

[zamione]

Magnificent film, no film has ever made me cry like this one.

[mikekiske]

I love Tetsuya Nakashima. Thanks a lot Thirdwindowfilms!!!

[vkotis]

about to watch this movie tonight. the story seems good but i hate musicals. we'll see how it turns out:)

[greatjediknight]

Tetsuya Nakashima is a movie god!

[NorthSea0il]

@AliminiumHydroxide LOL i know exactly what you mean.