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In the United States, Yearning streams on Criterion. It also streams in 3 other countries.
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A , romance movie: , .
Good for date night · family movie night · friends night
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War widow Reiko rebuilds and runs the grocery shop in the house of her husband's family. Many years later, their business is threatened by a newly built supermarket and Reiko's in-laws plan to convert their small shop into a supermarket, to her detriment.
Japanese New WaveFamily DramaSocial CommentaryClass ConflictMelancholySlow BurnCharacter-Driven1960s JapanSubtle Romance
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Is Yearning worth watching?
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GreatGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8).
Is Yearning okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Is Yearning good for date night?
and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night
Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Is Yearning plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is Yearning in English?
Japanese
No, it was made in Japanese.