I Am What I Am (2022)

Other name: そばかす, 這就是我, 喜歡這個我, Sobakasu, Freckles

Description:

"I Am What I Am" delves into the life of a woman who, since childhood, has never understood or experienced romantic love or attraction. Despite personal anxieties, she has carved out her own path, initially pursuing a dream of professional music after university. However, at 30, she finds herself back in her hometown, working at a call center.

The pressure to conform mounts significantly due to her sister's recent marriage and pregnancy, prompting her mother's constant insistence about finding a steady boyfriend. This societal push escalates dramatically when her mother, without any prior consultation, arranges a formal marriage meeting. Reluctantly attending, she encounters an unexpected connection in the man seated opposite her, who reveals he is also solely seeking friendship. This pivotal meeting offers a glimmer of an alternative path, challenging the conventional expectations placed upon her.

Duration: 1 hr. 44 min.

Director: Tamada Shinya [玉田真也]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2022

Genre:Drama; Family