Once Hit the Bottom

Name: Once Hit the Bottom
Genre: Drama
Rating: 4.4
Cast: Mai Fukagawa, Takuma Otoo, Tetsuji Tamayama

2022

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4.4/10

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Drama

Tachibana was once in the limelight as a nature photographer famous for a TV program following his adventure but forced into debts from his agency. Alone and without dreams, he abandons his ... Read allTachibana was once in the limelight as a nature photographer famous for a TV program following his adventure but forced into debts from his agency. Alone and without dreams, he abandons his camera and spends his life paying off the debts. But one day, from taking a photo of his m... Read allTachibana was once in the limelight as a nature photographer famous for a TV program following his adventure but forced into debts from his agency. Alone and without dreams, he abandons his camera and spends his life paying off the debts. But one day, from taking a photo of his mother's friend, his life with a camera starts moving again. Tachibana, now in 40s, starts ... Read all

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4.4/10

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7/10

It doesn't necessarily make them pitiable. As long as they step out with confidence.

It reminds me of a symphony-like filming technique. I really enjoy this kind of tranquil narrative style that highlights the stories of unconventional characters. The male protagonist in the film captures the desired emotions through his beloved photography. Maybe none of us are sparkling stars, but I like the female lead, who is a makeup artist. Perhaps she's a lot like me, quietly listening to others' perspectives and life stories. Maybe one day, someone would want to look at me just like that, quietly listening to me speak. There's a scene in the movie that caught my attention, where they had to take a family portrait, requiring the whole family to engage and share meals together. It's an immersive shooting style that truly captures the essence.