Suika

This slice-of-life drama was a quirky concoction of midlife crises, emotional constipation, and nostalgia. Its not going to set your pulse racing or redefine the genre, but it got enough charm to keep you interested, for the most parts. The story follows Motoko, a 34-year-old woman whose life got a kick in the pants when her friend absconded with 300 million yen. Then, there was a sexually frustrated manga artist, a melancholic professor, and an emotionally stunted young landlord. It was basically the setup for a comedic entanglement, but instead, you get slow-burning introspection with the occasional dash of the familiar Japanese absurdity. Theres something hypnotic about watching these women fumble their way to self-discovery, finding hap...