Not Born Yesterday

About This Movie

So, 'Not Born Yesterday' is Kenji Fukuma's final work, and it carries a weight to it, given his recent passing. The film drifts through this poignant exploration of loneliness and the search for connection. You've got this somber yet warm atmosphere, where the interactions between the 77-year-old sailor and the young girl feel genuine and unforced. It’s all about their contrasting worlds colliding—his nostalgia and her yearning for freedom. The pacing is leisurely, allowing you to soak in the small moments. There's a certain rawness in the performances that adds depth, especially when they navigate their personal losses. The practical effects, though minimal, serve the narrative well, enhancing that feeling of reality. It’s a slow burn, but there's something deeply reflective and beautifully human about it.

Final film by Kenji Fukuma · Themes of loneliness and connection · Unique interactions between two generations