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A woman in a tough financial situation with a deadbeat husband and two children is trying to do the best she can to get by in life. Due to various situations, she ends up working as a call girl for karaoke bars (for those that know Asia, sort of a Snack Bar where the women are requested as opposed to being the ones that run and work at the place).

This movie covers the period of time when from before, to a little while after, she moves into this new line of work. There was no glorification, romanticizing, or exaggeration of her story, yet it was very engrossing. I'm very glad I watched this, for it gave me an idea as to what someone else's life may very well be like.

Good flick, but don't expect a whole lot because it isn't there. Basically it is about 2 people that are at a stage in their respective lives when they need someone to talk to and with whom to spend some time 'enjoying life'.

If you've ever had a relationship (in any form) that was alive and full of energy and lasted only 48 hours (or so) because you and/or the other person had to go back to their real life, then this film will resonate with you.

Yes, there were a few flaws such as why they had to leave a bar all of a sudden, a scene that could have easily been left out without any detriment to the mood or story. As a matter of fact, it may have actually dampened the mood and story since it didn't seem to fit at all. Other than that, the scenes and story developed very smoothly, logically, and believably.

09/10

This movie had a lot of potential, but the story was rushed (one line here or there to explain *a lot* such as why the groom isn't happy with the girls he's typically been dating), then there was the development of bride/groom meeting which was very 'forced', it just didn't seem natural.

Then there were the families and friends that were one-dimensional stereotypes. The groom's parents were almost non-existent and each of the other cast members had a token, rushed scene to develop who they were. The only supporting character that had any real depth was the bride's mother.

As a cross-cultural married couple (American & Japanese), we found that much of the real good territory available for exploring (such as perceived expectations in social situations, who pays for what in a wedding, or the differing life and social goals, etc.) was noticeably absent.

Thus we have to view this film as shallow and give it a 5/10.