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Oh Lucy!

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A lonely woman in Tokyo discovers her alter ego when she takes an English class.
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Oh Lucy! roots its narrative quirks in universal themes and deep empathy for its characters, all brought to life by strong performances from a talented cast led by the thoroughly charming Shinobu Terajima.

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Nell Minow AWFJ.org Shinobu Terajima is so completely in the moment that there is no sense she is aware of an audience. The desperation and loneliness her character experiences are raw, messy, and heartbreaking. Nov 30, 2021 Full Review J. R. Jones Chicago Reader As willful, selfish, and cruel as Ferrell's screen dunces, [Shinobu Terajima] blunders into one humiliating situation after another, hardly sympathetic but never less than human. Apr 8, 2020 Full Review Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times Oh Lucy! is quirky and offbeat and strange and sometimes quite dark - and yet oddly lovable. Rated: 3.5/4 May 31, 2018 Full Review Marya E. Gates Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack) Terajima does not shy away from some of Setsuko’s more unlikeable characteristics, while also allowing the character’s deep hurt to show itself in the most unexpected ways. Feb 13, 2024 Full Review Betsy Bozdech AWFJ.org Setsuko could easily have become just another face in the crowd, but she fights for her right to experience life fully, both highs and lows. Nov 30, 2021 Full Review Jennifer Merin AWFJ.org Terajima's performance is impressive, blending stoic resignation with flashes of humor, mischief, and longing. Nov 30, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Oguz T This movie is oh so touching, oh so sad and yes oh so funny. I don't know how to explain it. Just stop scrolling around and go watch it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/05/24 Full Review Audience Member I enjoyed this movie, but I was expecting more of a comedy and this was more in the drama territory. Not that there's anything wrong with that, and there are some funny moments, but really this is a movie about loneliness and pain. It does end on a hopeful note. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member What an unexpected treat. Touching fish out of water story. Oh Lucy takes audience on a compelling odyssey with heart and bitter-sweet living life on life’s terms realness. This is a journey worth taking. Strong performances throughout. Loved these characters and was saddened that the movie came to end...as I wanted to see more of their lives... That’s how good this story and film is. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/23/20 Full Review robbie v A cross cultural tragicomedy set in Japan and USA and around a love triangle. A really good watch. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member It shows different cultures, ppl's personalities and life. very deep meanings in this movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Very well done, sad movie dealing with issues of loneliness at middle-age, in Japan. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A lonely woman in Tokyo discovers her alter ego when she takes an English class.
Director
Atsuko Hirayanagi
Producer
Jessica Elbaum, Atsuko Hirayanagi, Yukie Kito, Han West
Screenwriter
Boris Frumin, Atsuko Hirayanagi
Distributor
Film Movement
Production Co
Gloria Sanchez Productions
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 2, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 29, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA)
$374.3K
Runtime
1h 35m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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