One Million Yen and the Nigamushi Woman (2008)

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The movie One Million Yen and the Nigamushi Woman tells the poignant story of a 21yearold girl who is released from prison, only to face a cold reception back home. Struggling to cope with malicious neighborhood gossip and deep family conflicts, she feels completely alienated from her old life. Desperate for a fresh start, she formulates an unconventional escape plan. She resolves to save exactly one million yen, pack her bags, and move to a place where no one knows her background. Once she reaches her savings goal in each new location, she plans to repeat the entire process, moving onward before anyone can get close to her. This emotionally gripping movie plot highlights her quest for independence and peace of mind. As she wanders from one temporary home to another, the film beautifully captures her resilience and the universal human desire to run away from a painful past.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2008

Genre:Drama