‘All the Lovers in the Night’ Review: Sensitive and Restrained Kawakami Adaptation Shimmers Upon Inspection
The film adaptation of Mieko Kawakami's novel 'All the Lovers in the Night' explores the life of Fuyuko, a professional proofreader who navigates her solitude and unexpected connections. Directed by Yukiko Sode, the film captures the nuances of modern Japanese womanhood through its protagonist's internal monologue and interactions. The chemistry between Fuyuko and Mitsutsuka adds depth to the narrative, though its pacing may divide audiences.
- ▪The film is adapted from Mieko Kawakami's novel and directed by Yukiko Sode.
- ▪Fuyuko, played by Yukino Kishii, is a proofreader who grapples with her isolation and forms a connection with a physics lecturer.
- ▪The film's pacing and dialogue may resonate differently with viewers, offering a mix of charm and potential stagnation.
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As a professional proofreader, Fuyuko (Yukino Kishii) spends her days and nights finding and correcting mistakes. Others seem to find fault with her in turn — her point person, Hijiri (Misato Morita) questions why she never seems to leave her house, go out anywhere, doesn’t have a boyfriend, doesn’t seem to pursue casual sex like she does. But Fuyuko does, in fact, leave her house. She likes to walk late at night, when only “half the world remains.” The artificial glow from the vehicles and shops of Tokyo’s twilight hours shimmer and flicker across her face as she strolls. Shot on 16mm, the picture’s shifting grain mirrors the twinkling of the city’s light.
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