A Farewell to Jinu (2015)

Other name: ジヌよさらば ~かむろば村へ~, Money Farewell ~ To Kamuroba Village, Jinuyo Saraba ~ Kamuroba Mura e

Description:

A Farewell to Jinu chronicles the extraordinary journey of Takeharu Takami, a diligent bank teller whose life is upended by a bizarre and debilitating allergy to money itself. Forced to abandon his career, Takeharu embarks on a radical quest for a simpler existence. He chooses to relocate to a remote, impoverished village in the Tohoku region, envisioning a tranquil life completely devoid of currency and its complications.

However, Takeharu's idealized vision quickly dissolves upon his arrival. Far from the unassuming community he anticipated, the local villagers prove to be some of the most eccentric and peculiar individuals he has ever encountered. Thrust into this bewildering new environment, Takeharu faces the ultimate challenge: can he truly adapt to a life without money, especially when navigating the daily oddities of his strangely unique neighbors? This film explores his struggle for acceptance and survival in a world where his most basic assumptions are constantly challenged.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2015

Genre:Comedy