Hitsudan Hostess

2010·Movie
1h 32min

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Cathartic and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Catharsis9
  • Pathos8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and show business

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

The story is based on the bestselling autobiography of 25-year-old Rie Saito, who became a number-one hostess in Ginza despite being deaf. "Hitsudan Hostess" was published by Kobunsha this past May, and so far it has sold roughly 115,000 copies. The book depicts the life of Saito, who was born in Aomori and became deaf at the age of 1 due to an illness. She rebelled against her strict parents, and she ran away from home several times as a youth. At a local club, she began taking an interest in "hitsudan" (communicating through writing), which she later made use of when she moved to Tokyo and became a popular hostess at a Ginza club. --Tokyograph
Biographical DramaDeaf HostessGinza ClubOvercoming ObstaclesHitsudan CommunicationInspirational StorySocial CommentaryCharacter-Driven

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Is Hitsudan Hostess worth watching?

68
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Hitsudan Hostess?

1 h 32 min

Hitsudan Hostess runs 1 h 32 min.

Is Hitsudan Hostess based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Hitsudan Hostess in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

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