Japanese movies are known for their poignant storytelling with exemplary visuals that bind the audience to the screen.
Here is a list of poetic Japanese movies that may heal you from the inside out. Let’s check them out!
The Forest of Wool and Steel (2018): The drama musical poignant flick is about a Japanese high school student who learns how to tune pianos while working at a music store.
Our Little Sister (2015): A family drama movie about 3 sisters who form a quick unlike bond with their half-sister during their time in the countryside attending their father's funeral.
One Million Yen Girl (2008): It’s the story of a 21-year-old girl who decides to save one million yen and move to a place where nobody knows her after listening to the gossip of the neighbourhood upon her return from prison.
Love Letter (1995): A drama romance movie about a young woman who is devastated after losing her fiancé and writes a letter to him impulsively and receives a reply too.
Bread of Happiness (2012): It revolves around a young married couple who moves to a lakeside in Tokyo, opening a bakery restaurant and indulging their customers with tastes of food and life.
Little Forest: Summer/Autumn (2014): A poignant movie where a city girl returns to her hillside hometown to live among nature and cook food from seasonal ingredients.
Honey & Clover (2006): A drama romance movie revolving around 4 students who see significant changes in their lives after a gifted young artist joins their group and school.
Her Sketchbook (2017): It tells the story of an introverted girl who does a video game debugging job only because it doesn’t need much talking.