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Asako I & II (2018)120 minDrama, RomanceRating 64/100

Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s intimate and immersive Happy Hour is one of the best films of the past decade. Equally devoted to the innermost feelings of its characters is his follow-up, Asako I & II, an entrancing, Vertigo-inspired romance mystery, featuring a lively soundtrack by J-Pop star Tofubeats.

Cast: Masahiro Higashide, Erika Karata, Koji Seto, Rio Yamashita, Sairi Ito, Daichi Watanabe, Kōji Nakamoto

Director: Ryusuke Hamaguchi