Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy

Released Oct 15, 2021

2h 1m

Drama

Romance

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An unexpected love triangle, a failed seduction trap and an encounter that results from a misunderstanding. Meiko is startled when she realizes that the man who her best friend starts to have feelings for, is her ex; Sasaki plots to trick his college professor out of revenge, using his class-friend-with-benefits Nao, while Natsuko encounters a woman who seems to be someone from her past, leading the two to confess the feelings they have harbored in their hearts -- stories about the complexities of relationships, told through coincidences that happen in the lives of women in love.

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Critics Consensus

Writer-director Ryûsuke Hamaguchi explores multiple facets of the human condition with Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy, all to delightfully affecting effect.

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Guy Lodge

Film of the Week

If you’re a relative newcomer to Hamaguchi’s work, this triptych of gently humane, wistful short stories is an ideal, approachable introduction.

Jun 1, 2022

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Jake Wilson

The Age (Australia)

All three stories could be loosely described as tales of seduction, which is also the game Hamaguchi is playing with the audience: toying with us, persuading us to jump from one speculative train of thought to another, keeping us alert and intrigued.

Rated: 4.5/5

Apr 28, 2022

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David Stratton

The Australian

This is an intriguing, involving work from a major filmmaker.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 22, 2022

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Nadine Whitney

The Curb

Hamaguchi’s writing and direction are deeply humanistic and give us the sense that in life, although unpredictable, there are moments that can change us that are both small and monumental.

May 4, 2024

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Calum Baker

Radio Times

The small emotional truths dotted throughout this remarkably consistent collection of stories add up to a supremely satisfying experience, and stand as the perfect introduction to a great film-maker.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 8, 2023

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Ryan Oquiza

Rappler

Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy contains the same minimalist pedigree but uses cruel twists of fate to extract existential truths from its imperfect characters.

Rated: 5/5

Jul 21, 2023

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Sergio S

I mean... it's quite boring guys, beautiful though

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/14/23

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William D

Chick flick - actually three chick flicks in one - but not too bad, there is good dialogue throughout.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/05/23

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Danny C

This movie is an exercise of empathy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/14/22

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Audience Member

戏剧般的电影，去掉蒙太奇，用一场场比真实还要真的对话戏去无限接近现实。

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Audience Member

If you are pretentious and a poser, this movie is for you

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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dave d

Three separate short films, from the mind of Ryusuke Hamaguchi, who is turning into one of the best young filmmakers in the world. There is nothing uninteresting about each story. They are captivating and alluring and thought-provoking. It is very slow paced and methodical. It's also a cerebral film that should stay with you after watching. A hypnotic film that may be for cinephiles more than the average moviegoer, but the experience is well worth your time! Final Score: 8/10

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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An unexpected love triangle, a failed seduction trap and an encounter that results from a misunderstanding. Meiko is startled when she realizes that the man who her best friend starts to have feelings for, is her ex; Sasaki plots to trick his college professor out of revenge, using his class-friend-with-benefits Nao, while Natsuko encounters a woman who seems to be someone from her past, leading the two to confess the feelings they have harbored in their hearts -- stories about the complexities of relationships, told through coincidences that happen in the lives of women in love.

Director: Ryûsuke Hamaguchi
Producer: Satoshi Takada, Satoshi Takata
Screenwriter: Ryûsuke Hamaguchi
Distributor: Film Movement
Production Co: Fictive , NEOPA
Genre: Drama, Romance
Original Language: Japanese
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 15, 2021, Limited
Runtime: 2h 1m

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