Review of Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter (2014) by Adrian S — 21 Jul 2015

An outstanding and compellingly-offbeat feature that charts the strange journey of an obsessive Japanese woman in pursuit of a suitcase full of cash. The kooky nature of the protagonist and its nihilistic depiction of a chauvinistic Japanese society might prove too hard to swallow for some, but if you look beyond, you'll find snatches of dark humour.

Part of the charm of Kumiko is how seriously it treats its protagonist's (absurd) obsession and what could have been a lame movie turns out to be worth the time because Kumiko's utter conviction and courage makes us root for her.