Air Doll (2009)

Air Doll (2009)

Year: 2022

Runtime: 125 min

Language: Japanese

Director: Hirokazu Koreeda

DramaFantasyRomance

In a Tokyo apartment, an inflatable doll mysteriously gains life. Seeking companionship, she leaves her home and finds herself drawn to a solitary video store employee. As they develop a unique connection, she confronts questions about her own being and experiences the poignant challenges of love and belonging in a world she's only just beginning to understand.

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1

Hideo Finds Companionship

In his solitude, middle-aged Hideo discovers a unique form of companionship with an inflatable sex doll named Nozomi. He dresses her, shares meals, and takes leisurely strolls with her, creating a bond that transcends the conventional.

Present day Hideo's apartment
2

Nozomi Comes to Life

While Hideo is away at work, Nozomi springs to life, transforming her existence. She dons a maid's outfit, filled with curiosity about the world, eager to explore life outside their isolated apartment.

When Hideo is away at work Hideo's apartment
3

Nozomi Takes a Job

In her newfound autonomy, Nozomi takes a job at a local video store, eager to experience human interaction. Here, she develops romantic feelings for one of her colleagues, Junichi, adding complexity to her existence.

After she becomes animated Video store
4

Mishap at the Video Store

A mishap occurs when Nozomi accidentally injures herself, leading to a deflation. Junichi finds her in distress and manages to fix her with adhesive tape, restoring her to her original form as a doll.

During her shift Video store
5

Hideo Visits the Video Store

Hideo unexpectedly visits the video store where Nozomi now works. Upon serving him, her cheeks flush with embarrassment, but he is oblivious to her true identity, failing to recognize his beloved doll.

Hideo's visit Video store
6

Misunderstanding Arises

Nozomi's boss wrongly assumes that Hideo is her boyfriend, leading to tensions. He pressures Nozomi into unwanted intimacy, causing her further emotional turmoil as she grapples with her feelings for Junichi.

During Hideo's visit Video store
7

Hideo's Distress

Back at home, Hideo discovers that Nozomi has transformed into a living being. Troubled by this change, he expresses a desire for her to return to her previous doll form, citing human connections as annoying.

After the video store visit Hideo's apartment
8

Nozomi Flees

Feeling hurt and rejected by Hideo's reaction, Nozomi decides to flee. This moment signifies her struggle to understand her identity and place in a world that feels increasingly complex.

9

Seeking Her Maker

Nozomi seeks out the factory where she was created and meets her maker. He shares his belief that all dolls possess hearts, hinting at the emotional depth of her existence, yet reveals the grim fate of used dolls.

Factory
10

Desperation for Junichi

In her desperation to please Junichi, Nozomi promises to do anything for him. This leads to a tragic encounter where he requests that she deflate and then re-inflate herself, harkening back to their prior bond.

11

Tragic Incident

After Junichi falls asleep, Nozomi attempts to reciprocate kindness by trying to re-inflate him. In a misguided moment, she resorts to using scissors to help him, which leads inadvertently to his death.

12

Grief and Regret

Devastated by the consequences of her actions, Nozomi finds Junichi's body and places it among the garbage. This act marks a turning point in her journey, emphasizing the tragic nature of her love and the despair of loss.

13

Embracing Her Fate

In profound grief, Nozomi decides to tear off the tape that seals her own wound. Accepting her inevitable fate, she chooses to deflate, symbolizing the tragic end to her tumultuous love story.

Last Updated: November 16, 2024 at 14:40

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