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Waga haha no ki (Chronicle of My Mother)

Waga haha no ki (Chronicle of My Mother) (2011)

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Movie Info

Unrated,

Drama

Masato Harada, Yasushi Inoue

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All Critics (2) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (0)

The period atmosphere is inviting, and the film achieves a meditative quality that precious few modern films have.

February 21, 2013 Full Review Source: San Francisco Chronicle
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Avoiding easy mawkishness, 'Chronicle of My Mother' conveys mother-to-son and son-to-daughters generational torch-passing

July 26, 2012 Full Review Source: ReelTalk Movie Reviews
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Audience Reviews for Waga haha no ki (Chronicle of My Mother)

Koji Yakusho plays brilliantly the role of a successful big town middle-aged author who seems to have neglected his aged countryside parents. This movie plays like a rustic Hayao Miyazaki anime, in a good way, capturing the beauty of the country home, and quirkiness of each member of the family. The entire cast play their roles quite brilliantly, aside from the off-kilter Aoi Miyazaki as the youngest daughter. Nonetheless, this is a moving tale of choices, responsibilities, buried memories, and ultimately, familiar understanding. 2 movies made me shed tears this year, the french Intouchables in sheer laughter, and this one in heavy nostalgia. The nicely-done costumes and props transport the viewer unobtrusively back in time. But for me, 'twas the poetry that was timeless, and the father-daughter / mother-son hugs by the shore that are a defining moment of what, despite past undercurrents, family should be: accepting and cherished.
December 15, 2012
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  • Chronicle of My Mother (Waga haha no ki) (DE)
  • Chronicle of My Mother (Waga haha no ki) (UK)
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