Kamome shokudô

Some might call this simplistic, I would say efficient.

This is my first Ogigami Naoko movie, and it seems her films are known to be categorized as "healing" stories.. cultivating feelings of harmony and relaxation. So now I'll definitely search for what other entries I can find!

Anyway, while it seems to lack narrative depth, I can't help but think someone studying psychology would have a field-day with it, as if they studied a lot to come up with the core of it! Connecting with people, woes of life, belonging. Everyone has an effect on others.. showing the fact that just existing in a place leaves a mark. This is, of course, assisted by the peculiar cast of actors, the roles they play and how warm and inviting they are : Satomi Kobayashi's smile. Hairi Katagari's roughness. And Masako Motai, my favorite, portrays to perfection a lady that has worked properly her whole life and has no qualms with tackling something head on.

Some absurdity, and no straight-comedy, but still quite fun. It's very "soft" and would easily recommend it for a laid-back movie night.