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8.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 13 Ratings

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  1. skip
    Sep 7, 2009
    10
    First time commenting but had to chime in on this gem of a film. Absolutely beautiful little family drama...completely unforced and authentic relationships and gorgeous filmmaking all around. Can't recommend highly enough!
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  2. nickj.
    Sep 11, 2009
    10
    This is the most affecting and beautiful film of 2009. At the hear of the story is a tale of a family torn apart, and all the opportunities they lost. Beautiful, sad, and haunting cinema.
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Universal acclaim - based on 21 Critics

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  1. Reviewed by: Dennis Harvey
    90
    Its modest surface belies the depths of a lovely seriocomedy that concisely lays bare all kinds of uncomfortable dynamics in seemingly casual, low-key fashion.
  2. Reviewed by: Anthony Kaufman
    90
    Koreeda imbues the story with such specificity, tactility, and humanity that yet another movie about a dysfunctional family reunion becomes a cinematic tone poem.
  3. We are in the presence of a new classic.