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Sidonie in Japan

2024·Movie
1h 35min
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Melancholic and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Romance7
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Everyday modern life and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Sidonie Perceval, an established French writer, is mourning her deceased husband. Invited to Japan for the reedition of her first book, she is welcomed by her local editor who takes her to Kyoto, the city of shrines and temples. As they travel together through the Japanese spring blossoms, she slowly opens up to him. But the ghost of her husband follows Sidonie: she will have to finally let go of the past to let herself love again.
Melancholy RomanceJapanese CultureGrief and HealingVisual StorytellingCharacter-DrivenSlow-PacedContemplativeIntimate DramaCross-Cultural Connection

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Where can I stream Sidonie in Japan legally?

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Is Sidonie in Japan worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 56%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Sidonie in Japan?

1 h 35 min

Sidonie in Japan runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sidonie in Japan?

Critics56
Audiences59

Yes. Critics average 56 and audiences 59 out of 100, so both groups see Sidonie in Japan much the same way.

What language is Sidonie in Japan in?

FrenchJapanese

It was made in French, with some Japanese. Produced in France, Germany, Japan, Switzerland.

In how many countries can I watch Sidonie in Japan?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sidonie in Japan in 25 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.