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Similar to Norwegian Wood
Toru recalls his life in the 1960s, when his friend Kizuki killed himself and he grew close to Naoko, Kizuki's girlfriend, and another woman, the outgoing, lively Midori.
Toru Watanabe
Naoko
Midori
Reiko Ishida
Hatsumi
Nagasawa
Storm Trooper
Kizuki
Midori's Father
Professor
Record Shop Manager
Gatekeeper
Student Activist
Student Activist
Norwegian Wood tenderly portrays grief and emotional survival after loss, following Toru as he navigates trauma, memory, and complicated bonds with Naoko and Midori. Through restrained performances and symbolic storytelling, the film captures intimacy and sorrow with quiet depth, even if its pacing occasionally feels fragmented. Ultimately, it offers a reflective and melancholic experience about choosing to live in the aftermath of heartbreak. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)
September 30, 2010
Toru Watanabe
Naoko
Midori
Reiko Ishida
Hatsumi
Nagasawa
Storm Trooper
Kizuki
Midori's Father
Professor
Record Shop Manager
Gatekeeper
Student Activist
Student Activist
Norwegian Wood tenderly portrays grief and emotional survival after loss, following Toru as he navigates trauma, memory, and complicated bonds with Naoko and Midori. Through restrained performances and symbolic storytelling, the film captures intimacy and sorrow with quiet depth, even if its pacing occasionally feels fragmented. Ultimately, it offers a reflective and melancholic experience about choosing to live in the aftermath of heartbreak. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)
