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2018 · Drama · Crime
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Fukuura Koharu works at a child welfare office and plunges into despair overnight. Then she meets Daigo, a private-practice doctor raising his 8-year-old daughter on his own. She resolves to build a happy household, but things don't go as expected.
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*Melancholy* offers a thought-provoking psychological drama that reimagines the Cinderella archetype to explore trauma, family, and the fragile pursuit of an ideal life through subtle storytelling and strong character development. While its unsettling perspective and unconventional ending may not resonate with every viewer, the natural performances, meaningful symbolism, and carefully crafted details leave a lasting…
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