Downfall

Year: 2023

Runtime: 128 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Naoto Takenaka

Drama

Kaoru Fukazawa, a manga artist whose long-running series has concluded, finds himself creatively blocked and facing a bleak future. His editor seems indifferent, and his marriage to Nozomi Machida is strained, leading him into despair. Seeking solace, he visits an establishment offering sexual services and encounters Chifuyu, a prostitute who intrigues him. Together, they embark on a journey to Chifuyu’s hometown, seeking connection and a chance at renewal.

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