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Ie Naki Ko

1994Movie1 h 35 min

Drama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2

A deeply moving, profoundly sad drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

"Don't pity me, just give me money." A smart little girl, Suzu, for the sake of her beloved sick mother, has no choice but to attempt all ways to fork up the money required for the operation. It includes stealing, cheating and almost anything that could yield cash. However, deep within her is a sadness unseen by many.

Feels like

  • Emotional Drama
  • Child Protagonist
  • Heartbreaking Story
  • Social Realism
  • Family Sacrifice
  • Struggle for Survival
  • Bleak Narrative
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Resilience

Crew

Directed by
Hidenobu Hosono
Written by
Toshiya Itô, Hidenobu Hosono
Produced by
Seiji Okuda, Atsushi Sato, Takahiro Kobashi
Music by
Akira Senju

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 17, 1994 · 1 h 35 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
December 17, 1994
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Ie Naki Ko worth watching?"

Questions about Ie Naki Ko

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Is Ie Naki Ko worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.2).

Is Ie Naki Ko plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Ie Naki Ko in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.