Review of Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter (2014) by Scot C — 14 Apr 2015

What a great movie. It is sad and you feel for the central character. For whatever reason, or reasons, she becomes increasingly lonely and despondent. She abandons the life as she knows it and sets off for a fantasy treasure.

The peripheral characters are all kind and induced to lend her a helping hand. Scenes are offset by dramatic ambient music that I think accentuate her dissociative state. I think we all know this person.

And we want her to know we care. Well done to the writers and actors for treating this true story with such poise and sensitivity.