Sketches of Life

2019Movie1 h 40 min

66
GoodGoodWatch score

A wholesome, cathartic drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Story

Ryota Tanaka, a young man who was struggling to become a manga artist in Tokyo, came back to his hometown in Fukuoka, feeling the limits of his dream. It was a part-time job at the local life extension zoo that introduced Ryota, who was in the old friend's room, without relying on his parents' home. While working with the director Noda and veterinarian Aya Ishii, Ryota knew that this is a rare zoo in the world that puts emphasis on “animal welfare” that puts animal health and happiness first. However, the management of the garden is in a critical situation due to the budget reduction, and Ryota decides to draw a comic again to convey this effort with her own picture...

Feels like

  • Animal Welfare
  • Zoo Life
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Manga Artist
  • Small Town Life
  • Environmental Themes
  • Friendship
  • Creative Inspiration
  • Contemporary Realism

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Naoki Segi
Written by
Yu Sakudo

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Facts

November 15, 2019 · 1 h 40 min · Drama

Released
November 15, 2019
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

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

Questions about Sketches of Life

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sketches of Life?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Sketches of Life worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Sketches of Life okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Sketches of Life plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Sketches of Life in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.