Laundry (2002)

Directed by Junichi Mori

Starring Ysuke Kubozuka, Koyuki

An oddball romance, not the storyline which is quite slowpaced and heart warming but the actual characters, Teru is a young guy whos a bit slow following an accident as a child. Mizue has become unstable since the break up of a relationship, at times she shoplifts but doesnt seem able to control herself.

Terus job involves him ensuring nobody steals anything from his Grandmothers laundry, although this is obviously just to keep him active and out of trouble, he meets Mizue when she leaves some clothing in the tumble drier and he returns it to her. The film is full of lucky coincidences and fairly nice people and apart from the odd moments of unhappiness and bad luck, this oddball pair manage to keep things together. 

You will probably recognise Koyuki as the woman who provided the romantic interest to Tom Cruise in Last Samurai, distinctive and beautiful..

A genuinly nice entertaining romance, recommended for a romantic evening.

Cheers Trev.

BBFC rating none at present though 12 at the most.

Region 3 ntsc DVD available from several retailers.