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Japan · 2021
1h 37m
Director Ayumu Watanabe
Starring Shinobu Otake, Cocomi, Natsuki Hanae, Ikuji Nakamura
Genre Animation, Drama, Family
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Kikuko lives on a boat with her happy-go-lucky mother, Nikuko. Though the shy preteen is exasperated by her mom's upbeat nature and their living situation, the duo share a tender relationship. However, their peaceful life is suddenly disrupted when a secret from the past comes to light.
The New York Times by Calum Marsh
Although she is buoyant and cheerful, Nikuko is cast as oafish and uncouth, and she is always ultimately the butt of the joke. It’s a puerile, mean-spirited tendency that altogether spoils the otherwise exquisite imagery.
RogerEbert.com by Carlos Aguilar
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