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Okiku and the World

2023Movie1 h 30 min

47
MediocreGoodWatch score
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

Two rogue vagrants make their living as "manure men", turning the waste from the tenement toilets into fertiliser sold to local farmers. Enter Okiku, the only daughter of a fallen samurai, and amongst the overflowing piles of excrement, a well-nourished love story unfolds.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Directed by
Junji Sakamoto
Written by
Junji Sakamoto
Produced by
Mitsuo Harada

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Facts

April 28, 2023 · 1 h 30 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
April 28, 2023
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
4 countries

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Questions about Okiku and the World

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Where can I stream Okiku and the World?

In the United States, Okiku and the World streams on Film Movement+. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Okiku and the World worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 6.7).

Will Okiku and the World make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Okiku and the World plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Okiku and the World in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.