The Gift of Memory

2016Movie40 min

56
DecentGoodWatch score

An intriguing, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and mystery.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Story

A college student works a part time job at a bookstore, and meets an older patron wearing a long coat who tells her that "the young are beautiful, but the old moreso". Shortly afterwards, a friend tells her of a suspicious person who has been following her mother. When she gets home, she finds her mother watching a high school film from decades ago, featuring her mother and father, as well as another boy they both seemed to get along with. On the path to find her mother's stalker, our heroine arrives at a second floor detective's office with her friend. Together, they tail the suspect in a car, but...

Feels like

  • Japanese Drama
  • Family Mystery
  • Psychological Intrigue
  • Coming-of-Age Echoes
  • Contemporary Setting
  • Slow Burn Narrative
  • Character Study
  • Subtle Tension
  • Generational Secrets

Crew

Directed by
Isao Yukisada
Music by
Hironori Ito

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Facts

March 4, 2016 · 40 min · Drama

Released
March 4, 2016
Runtime
40 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Gift of Memory worth watching?"

Questions about The Gift of Memory

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Gift of Memory worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.6).

Is The Gift of Memory okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Gift of Memory in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.