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Flowers in the Shadow

2008·Movie
2h 9min
68
GoodGoodWatch score

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Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Shinya is in debt as a result of his gambling habit. He attempts to defraud an old woman with a bank transfer scam, but the woman reminds him of his late mother and they start to relate to each other. Meanwhile, Shinya meets a girl called Hisako in town, and ends up helping her to find out the whereabouts of an unsuccessful comedian, Raita, whom her mother was in love with in her youth. Shinya's father, Ryutaro, is disowned by his son after his wife's death. When Ryutaro meets a homeless man called Moses, he starts living on the street as well. One day when the old woman dies, Moses comes to the deceased and confesses his past. Subsequently Shinya resumes communicating with his father Ryutaro.
Japanese DramaInterwoven StoriesRedemptionHuman ConnectionFamily ReconciliationContemporary LifeEmotional JourneyFound FamilyOvercoming AdversitySlice of Life

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Is Flowers in the Shadow worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Flowers in the Shadow?

2 h 9 min

Flowers in the Shadow runs 2 h 9 min.

Will Flowers in the Shadow make me laugh?

Serious

No. It plays it straight.

Is Flowers in the Shadow plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on character depth and pathos more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Flowers in the Shadow?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes. It's easy to follow.

Is Flowers in the Shadow good for date night?

and 2 morePartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing Safe

It works for a couple. Our viewing guide lists it for watching with a partner, not for date night. Romance plays a supporting part.

Will Flowers in the Shadow scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching Flowers in the Shadow?

BleakHopeful

Yes. It's an uplifting movie that leaves you hopeful.

What language is Flowers in the Shadow in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.