The film, based on a manga, follows the life of a former sex worker named
Chihiro who works at a bento shop in a quiet seaside town. Despite the film's
flat cinematography and low stakes plot, it manages to explore themes of
loneliness, grief, and the importance of found family.
While Chihiro's unfailingly kind and understanding personality can come
across as a bit too perfect, the film eventually delves into her troubled past
and inner struggles. Quietly melancholic scenes, such as her mourning of a
homeless man she had taken care of, provide some depth to the otherwise
uneventful drama.
While not groundbreaking, as far as Netflix originals go, this warm-hearted
and empathetic film is a decent option for a low-key
slice-of-life drama. |