How To Become Myself (2007)

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Based on Kaori Mado's novel, How To Become Myself is a poignant drama directed by Jun Ichikawa that explores the intense pressure of adolescence. The story follows Juri, who plays the role of the perfect daughter at home and school to cope with her parents' constant fighting. Deep down, Juri admires her popular classmate, Kanako. However, Kanako suddenly becomes a social outcast. Years later in high school, still craving popularity, Kanako begins receiving mysterious emails about a popular girl named Hina. Inspired, Kanako adopts this fake persona to reinvent herself. But when the emails suddenly stop, she is left to face reality. While it seems like a typical youth drama, Jun Ichikawa transcends genre clichés to focus on how these two girls struggle to define their individual identities in modern Japanese society. This gripping film captures the universal battle of choosing whether to fit in or find your true self.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2007

Genre:Drama