It has been several years after I watched this movie. This was an interesting movie. Plot: A kind of flashback movie, while Eita as Matsuko's nephew was seeking the truth about his aunt's miserable life. Memories of Matsuko can be describe as musical movie since you'll find several songs sang by its actors. Since it's tragic movie, you'll have to bear to watch Matsuko through the unfortunate events, please don't cry. Even though this is not a tearjerker, it still hurts your feeling. Anyway, I think what happened to Matsuko could be happened to anyone in the world, still Matsuko is the perfect example. Acting: Who ever doubt Ms. Miki Nakatani? :p Cinematography: Visually beautiful. So Japanese. Kind of fantasy, comical movie. A must watch!