A 90s Japanese romcom where luck itself gets a starring role.
A romantic comedy, it comically depicts a great twist of fate between a young man who leads an attractive life and a girl who was unlucky in life.
Acting
Senri Oe's effortless charisma carries every scene he's in.
Production
Peak bubble-era Japan aesthetic — excess never looked this cozy.
Director
Takayoshi Watanabe
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot during Japan's economic bubble, the 'attractive life' depicted was aspirational fantasy for millions.
Director Watanabe allegedly cast Shimazaki after seeing her in a commercial for unlucky-in-love insurance.
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