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Nippon and Yokoso
Nippon and Yokoso
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NIPPON AND YOKOSO

Nippon y Yokoso

Directed by Pablo Aldrete
Mexico, Japan, 2005
Drama, Romance

Synopsis

Daniel, a lonely man, looks for entertainment in Japan. A woman, Naoko, searches for an opportunity to escape from her life. They meet when Naoko steals Daniel’s wallet by accident. From then on, they will embark in a trip that will take them from hate to love in an uncertain future.

Synopsis

Daniel, a lonely man, looks for entertainment in Japan. A woman, Naoko, searches for an opportunity to escape from her life. They meet when Naoko steals Daniel’s wallet by accident. From then on, they will embark in a trip that will take them from hate to love in an uncertain future.

Our take

Travel, romance and unexpected encounters all interblend in the lo-fi and light-hearted Nippon and Yokoso, Pablo Aredete’s debut feature. An innocent mistake triggers an adventurous journey for two disillusioned yet heartwarming characters in this charming romantic tale.