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Sweet

2023Movie24 min

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A slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for adrenaline, brutality or scares.

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Story

Miu, a second grader, tries to follow her mother Mizuho's advice to be a "proper child" and observe various restrictions. Her piano teacher, Yuko, on the other hand, encourages Miu to express herself freely. Miu eventually comes to desire freedom from restrictions, but she also understands that this would be a betrayal to Mizuho. Miu struggles between her yearning for freedom and her sense of guilt toward her mother. Meanwhile, Mizuho also undergoes a certain change... An awkward father and son search for a form of love.

Feels like

  • Japanese Slice-of-Life
  • Family Drama
  • Childhood Innocence vs. Restriction
  • Quiet Emotional Realism
  • Awkward Comedy
  • Mother-Daughter Relationship
  • Father-Son Bonding
  • Subtle Character Study
  • Gentle Pacing
  • Everyday Struggles

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Written by
Sayoko Hirai

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Facts

January 29, 2023 · 24 min · Drama

Released
January 29, 2023
Runtime
24 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Sweet okay for kids?"

Questions about Sweet

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Sweet okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Sweet plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Sweet in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.