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Ichiban utsukushî natsu

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  • 1h 45m
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Ichiban utsukushî natsu (2001)
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Naomi (Maho Ukai), is a spoiled teenager from Nagoya whose parents send her off to the country for the summer to work at her aunt's inn. After being asked to care for Mrs. Koide (Yoshie Mina... Read allNaomi (Maho Ukai), is a spoiled teenager from Nagoya whose parents send her off to the country for the summer to work at her aunt's inn. After being asked to care for Mrs. Koide (Yoshie Minami), an aging relative with Alzheimer's disease, Naomi developes an extraordinary friendsh... Read allNaomi (Maho Ukai), is a spoiled teenager from Nagoya whose parents send her off to the country for the summer to work at her aunt's inn. After being asked to care for Mrs. Koide (Yoshie Minami), an aging relative with Alzheimer's disease, Naomi developes an extraordinary friendship with the older woman that changes her perspective on life.
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  • Director
    • John Williams
  • Writer
    • John Williams
  • Stars
    • Maho
    • Tsutomu Niwa
    • Etsuko Kimata
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    • John Williams
  • Writer
    • John Williams
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    • Maho
    • Tsutomu Niwa
    • Etsuko Kimata
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    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 2 nominations

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    Maho
    • Naomias Naomi
    Tsutomu Niwa
    • Masaruas Masaru
    Etsuko Kimata
    • Yumias Yumi
    Haruo Hanahara
    • Yumi's grandfatheras Yumi's grandfather
    Shunsuke Kabeya
    • Yûjias Yûji
    Kyoko Kanemoto
    • Yumi's motheras Yumi's mother
    Yoshie Minami
    Yoshie Minami
    • Mrs. Koideas Mrs. Koide
    Chie Miyajima
    • Naomi's motheras Naomi's mother
    Atsushi Ono
    • Naomi's fatheras Naomi's father
    Ayako Satô
    • Tomokoas Tomoko
    Sadayasu Yamakawa
    • Yumi's fatheras Yumi's father
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    Naomi (Maho Ukai), is a spoiled teenager from Nagoya whose parents send her off to the country for the summer to work at her aunt's inn. After being asked to care for Mrs. Koide (Yoshie Minami), an aging relative with Alzheimer's disease, Naomi developes an extraordinary friendship with the older woman that changes her perspective on life. —ElDeeAgain
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    9/10
    Intelligent,enchanting and realistic
    Firefly Dreams took me right into the story,and the dreamy pace/visual beauty,and heartfelt emotions added to the charm.Naomi's journey through pain and loss is very charmingly portrayed here,and all the characters are well placed.Nothing seems forced or overly contrived..more like you are in the locations and absorbing Naomi's everyday life,and the character of Mrs. Koide,the old woman/ex actress will warm your heart.it's VERY refreshing to see films like this,where you are not distracted by noise,gun fights,explosions and special effects.Mr.Williams has created a real gem.Visually and emotionally lush! See it!
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    • Oct 27, 2007

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      • February 26, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
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      • Japanese
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    • Production company
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