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Unfeigned Happy Ending movie

🎬 Title: Unfeigned Happy Ending / 偽りのないhappyend

Story: Eimi, a recent junior high school graduate, relocates to Tokyo and persuades her sister Yu from their hometown of Shiga to join her. Initially hesitant, Yu eventually agrees, but shortly thereafter goes missing. Eimi encounters Hiyori, who is also searching for her missing sister. Their lives take a drastic turn when the police reveal that a young woman’s body has been discovered in Lake Biwa. Tragically, it belongs to Hiyori’s sister, not Yu. Eimi and Hiyori unite in their quest to uncover the truth behind these disappearances, leading them down an unexpected and thrilling path.

⭐ Rating: 7 (2 votes)

📅 Release date: December 17, 2021

⏱️ Runtime: 1 hour 37 minutes

🎭 Genres: Drama

🎬 Director: Daisuke Matsuo

✍️ Writer: Daisuke Matsuo

🌍 Countries: Japan

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👥 Cast: Yui Narumi (Eimi), Bambi Naka (Hiyori), Yuumi Kawai (Yu), Shima Tabata (Akari), Ryuju Kobayashi (Takashi), Eita Okuno (Shinji), Jyunya Kawashima (Mukai), Ayona Mishima (Aoi), Ai Mikami (Mai), Erika Mabuchi (Yoshie)

Editor’s note: Unfeigned Happy Ending (2021) skillfully merges Drama with an emphasis on mood over spectacle. Under the meticulous direction of Daisuke Matsuo, the film maintains a consistent pace and a strong sense of its setting. The performances, particularly from Yui Narumi, Bambi Naka, and Yuumi Kawai, create palpable emotional stakes. With a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes, the film’s pacing feels deliberate, ensuring that no scene lingers too long. While it isn’t without its flaws, the compelling elements far outweigh any shortcomings. If the storyline resonates with you, definitely consider adding it to your watchlist.

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