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Utahime

2007·Show
11Episodes in1Season
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Nostalgic and romantic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Romance8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Physical Comedy3

World

History, family, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Non-linear Narrative8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

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About

Koizumi Akira, a son of a popular songstress, travels to a small-town cinema in far-off Kochi Prefecture to watch the closing movie before the theatre shuts its doors forever. The movie takes place in the same village but during the Showa 30s (1950s), in the years following the war. The story follows a young soldier who washes ashore on the beach one day, having lost his memory. He is "adopted" by the family who owns the village cinema and given the name Shimanto Taro. Although his past remains a mystery, Taro becomes good friends with many of the villagers, discovering his love for movies and falling in love with a feisty young girl.
Historical RomanceMemory & IdentityPost-War JapanNostalgic DramaSmall Town LifeHeartwarming & PoignantCinema-centricCharacter-Driven StoryComing-of-AgeRural Charm

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Is Utahime worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Utahime have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 11 episodes.

When did Utahime air?

It ran from 2007 to 2007 and has ended.

What language is Utahime in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.