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Bare Essence of Life

2009Movie2 h 0 min

ComedyDrama
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9

Summary

Yojin, an eccentric young farmer living in the countryside, falls in love for the first time in his life. Her name is Machiko, she teaches in a kindergarten and is from Tokyo.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Satoko Yokohama
Produced by
Tomoo Tsuchii
Music by
Yoshihide Otomo

Everyone

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Facts

June 6, 2009 · 2 h 0 min · Drama, Comedy

Released
June 6, 2009
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Bare Essence of Life?"

Questions about Bare Essence of Life

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bare Essence of Life?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Bare Essence of Life worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 5.9).

Will Bare Essence of Life make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and absurd humor (5 of 10).

Is Bare Essence of Life good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Bare Essence of Life in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.