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When Morning Comes, I Feel Empty

2023Movie1 h 16 min

Drama
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

A melancholic, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for friends night · teens · background watch

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Story

24-year-old Nozomi quit her job at an ad agency and now works part-time at a convenience store. Her ordinary days are enlivened by funny and kind co-workers but her heart is troubled because she cannot tell her parents about her situation and she is haunted by her failure to meet the excessive demands at her previous workplace. One day, her former junior high school classmate Kanako appears and Nozomi begins to articulate how she feels.

Feels like

  • Japanese Indie Film
  • Quarter-Life Crisis
  • Workplace Drama
  • Psychological Exploration
  • Character-Driven
  • Melancholy Mood
  • Existential Angst
  • Female Protagonist

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Yuho Ishibashi
Written by
Yuho Ishibashi
Produced by
Sachihiko Tanaka
Music by
Kosuke Yanagida

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Facts

December 1, 2023 · 1 h 16 min · Drama

Released
December 1, 2023
Runtime
1 h 16 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
4 countries

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Questions about When Morning Comes, I Feel Empty

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Where can I stream When Morning Comes, I Feel Empty?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is When Morning Comes, I Feel Empty worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.5).

Is When Morning Comes, I Feel Empty plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is When Morning Comes, I Feel Empty in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.