Review of Nobody Knows (2004) by Lidia P — 10 Nov 2009
Another heart wrenching tale based on a true story about a reckless mother who abandons her four young children in order to go to "work", far away from the family home. The children seem to adore their mother, but her antics soon land them in trouble as they're forced to fend for themselves against all odds.
The opening scenes which consist of the mother keeping her children in suitcases as to avoid her landlord sum up her behaviour perfectly. The story moves slowly and in sublime fashion as we closely follow Akira, an 11 year old boy forced to take care of his siblings, all of which have different fathers.
This is a truly beautiful and moving movie with a strong young cast. Essential Japanese film.
This review of Nobody Knows (2004) was written by Lidia P on 10 Nov 2009.
Nobody Knows has generally received very positive reviews.
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