Call Me Chihiro (2003)

Other name: ちひろさん, Chihiro-san, Chihirosan

Description:

Call Me Chihiro follows a woman's journey to a poignant new beginning. Having worked as a prostitute, Chihiro’s life takes an unexpected turn when she visits a serene seaside town. A single, delightful bento meal inspires her to abandon her old life. She decides to settle down and work at the very bento shop, embracing a quiet, fulfilling existence.

Now, Chihiro greets customers with genuine smiles and engaging small talk, openly sharing her past without reservation. Her warmth and understanding draw people to her, and customers find solace and comfort in their conversations with her about life's varied problems. Unbeknownst to them, Chihiro herself struggles with a profound loneliness rooted in her childhood. Through these meaningful interactions and the connections she builds, Chihiro slowly confronts her own emotional solitude, gradually healing and finding her own path to peace. This touching film explores themes of overcoming the past, finding healing, and the transformative power of human connection.

Producer: Netflix

Director: Imaizumi Rikiya [今泉力哉]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2003

Genre:Drama; Manga