Kumiko (Rinko Kikuchi) is an odd 29 year old "office lady". She lives alone with her rabbit in Tokyo. She hates her job. Her mother is constantly pushing her to get married or return home to live with her. Her boss also suggests that she gets married as he expects her job to be given to a younger girl. She is obsessed with a found VHS copy of the fictional movie Fargo (1996). She accepts the opening text that this is a true story. She sees the film as a treasure map to the suitcase of money buried in the snow out in the middle of nowhere.
This is a compelling character study and a cultural study of Japan. She is still a bitter pill to take although she is sometimes amusing. The fish out of water aspect is fun. It's an interesting indie.
This is a compelling character study and a cultural study of Japan. She is still a bitter pill to take although she is sometimes amusing. The fish out of water aspect is fun. It's an interesting indie.