This Is Amiko (2022)

Description:

This Is Amiko introduces audiences to a remarkable young girl living in Hiroshima, Japan. Amiko is notably different from other girls, possessing a unique blend of honesty and naivety that shapes her every interaction. Her unfiltered behavior often leads to moments of innocent embarrassment for those around her, yet she remains genuinely herself. Her family provides a warm backdrop to her life, including a kind-hearted father, a pregnant mother who teaches calligraphy, and an older brother. Amiko also harbors a quiet affection for her classmate, Rikun. The film tenderly explores Amiko's daily experiences and her distinctive outlook on the world. It’s a heartfelt journey into the life of a girl who, despite her unconventional ways, navigates friendships, family dynamics, and personal feelings with a refreshing candor, all while inviting viewers to embrace the charm of being wonderfully unique.

Director: Omori Tatsushi [大森立嗣]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2022

Genre:Drama; Family; Novel