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A smartly written movie centering around a husband's infidelity, with the most satisfying twist and conclusion. Kuroki Haru and Emoto Tasuku did not disappoint. Kudos to the team for this fun and progressive movie. I appreciated how simple yet effective it was in dealing with the subject of infidelity.
Time well spent :)

Sigh.. it hurts me to see no update for a new drama.
I have literally seen every drama of hers.

It's been subbed if you're still interested :)

You are free to like / dislike a movie, but if you watched the film entirely, you'd realise that your impression of the FL isn't accurate. Yes, she had a soft voice but she outwitted the ML with her intellect and strength. She wasn't a doormat or spineless by any means.

There are tons and tons of Japanese dramas and movies with strong and powerful female characters. Just because some movies/dramas have softer or weaker characters, it doesn't represent the majority.

Also why downrate a movie when you didn't even watch the whole thing? It's not a fair rating.

I don't think I can watch Chef and Goldfish again without feeling sad..

Her MUST WATCH dramas and movies (in order)-

Attention Please
Juunen Saki mo Kimi ni Koishite
I Will Fly to the Sky on a Wheelchair!
Hanzawa Naoki
I'm Home
Kou Kou Kyoushi
Hirugao
Thermae Romae 1
Azumi
Nagareboshi

That's ok. Everyone has different preferences :)
J dramas are pretty diverse so you'll see all kinds of topics being covered.

Mari had dissociative identity disorder. The twist is that there was no soul swapping at all.
She had various personalities. All of them were her, and in the end, she accepts herself when she comes to face with the truth, and all the personalities slowly merge into 1.
It is a great depiction of what DID is.

A solid psychological drama centering around mental illness and identity, with a fantastic plot twist you wouldn't expect. Ikeda Elaiza was quite a revelation in this. I wish this was longer because I would have loved to see her journey fleshed out more. It's a great drama nonetheless.
If you're unsure of what the twist actually is, see spoiler. This deserves a higher score.

Mari had dissociative identity disorder (DID). The twist is that there was no soul swapping at all.
She had various personalities. All of them were her, and in the end, she accepts herself when she comes to face with the truth, and all the personalities slowly merge into 1.
Komori was an actual person but she was able to get info on him because she stalked him, and thus slowly made an identity of Komori within her. Fumiko was also her, the young girl whose identity was changed by her mother. The popular Mari with a lot of friends was also her.
She was disgusted with her sexuality and thus she was able to disassociate and engage with Yori who she was into. She was also the one who fingered Komori because that was the part of her personality that was attempting to be a normal heterosexual.
This drama is a great depiction of what DID is; the confusion that comes with having so many identities living within you.

Oh yes, you should give some of these wonderful family dramas a try -

Kimi no Te ga Sasayaite Iru
The Rose
Ore no Ie no Hanashi
Oi Handsome!
Lupin no Musume

I've seen a lot of the dramas here, it's a great list!
Can't wait to check out the rest :)

I've seen all three.
OK will check out your list! Thank you <3

I do enjoy weekend dramas but I just couldn't get through this. Haha.. You have any recommendations for good weekend dramas, something like Smile, You or Gloria? Or anything with less frustrating characters, and more heartwarming and fun?

I salute your patience to finish this.
I had to drop it 14 episodes in because I found almost every character frustrating.

LMAO I couldn't agree more.
This is such a k drama. It doesn't even feel like a j drama.
Also I just don't understand the criticism J dramas keep getting. Go watch more, explore more before forming such a narrow view of J dramas.

NOW THAT'S HOW YOU DO A SECOND SEASON!
This show was such a bundle of joy filled with heartwarming and adorable moments of friendship, love and all the good things life has to offer. I say this again and again but only Japan could create something so beautiful and chaotic at the same time with all these characters. Hats off to the team for the stellar writing, editing and wonderful performances by all, especially Yoshida Kotaro who truly shined and made this the most entertaining season and show.
Haruta and Maki FOREVER <3
Highly highly recommend this drama for all.

The angst between the leads is SO SO GOOD it's driving the show, otherwise everything about is mediocre.. damn this brings back so many memories of how good K dramas actually were once upon a time.

I agree. I find the premise and character motivations weak.
But I am enjoying the angst between the leads and that's keeping me interested.

I meant he might be bisexual
I am not denying his relationship with the guy.
And chill.. I am not saying I'm right
You could be more respectful in your reply.