Memories of Matsuko (2006)

Forgive me for being born. Memories of Matsuko or Kiraware Matsuko no isshô tells the tragic epic life of Matsuko, from her childhood to her lonely deceased and her quest to find love & happiness. Although it’s a dark story, but the movie is being told beautifully thanks to Tetsuya Nakashima. He managed to capture with gorgeous vivid visual cinematography, lost innocence heartbreak musical background and touchingly poignant upbeat storytelling without losing its meaning and sense of tragic & sorrow. The leading actress (Miki Nakatani) is superb playing Matsuko. Memories of Matsuko is a great film, it’s fun, emotional, funny, depressing and sad full of moral lessons about life. For his brother, Matsuko’s life perhaps meaningless. But for me, it’s the opposite. Watching Memories of Matsuko is an unforgettable experience. It teachs us that the journey of finding happiness sometimes ends with bitterness. But it’s not the end that counts; it’s not about her life, but it’s about the way she lived, the way she reached out and effected other people’s life. Cause in the end, it’s not about what you receives, but it’s about what you gives. Memories of Matsuko is based on a Japanese novel by Muneki Yamada. According to IMDb, Memories of Matsuko won 11 awards and received 8 nominations in various competitions / festivals.