# Memories of Matsuko (2006)

> An extravagant Japanese musical tragedy follows a damaged woman's lifelong search for belonging through abuse, crime, romance, and abandonment.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/19726

## Facts

- Runtime: 130 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Tetsuya Nakashima
- Cast: Miki Nakatani, Eita Nagayama, Yusuke Iseya, Teruyuki Kagawa, Mikako Ichikawa, Asuka Kurosawa, Akira Emoto, Gori
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0768120/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: exuberant, tragic, melancholic, arthouse movie night, musical film marathon

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of a life filled with neglect, love, and tragedy unfolds through the eyes of a young man cleaning out his aunt's apartment.

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