Fine, Totally Fine (2008) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Teruo's father Eitaro fell into depression and became bedridden, though the specific cause is not detailed in the summary. His depression was serious enough to require Teruo to take over the bookstore responsibilities. Eventually, Eitaro decided to go on a wandering journey to recover from his depression, seeking to find peace and overcome his condition.

Foreshadowing: Early in the film, Teruo begins feeling uncomfortable with his routine as he approaches his thirties, hinting at the emotional strain that may be affecting his father as well.

• depression
• Eitaro
• father
• bookstore
• bedridden

Akari struggled badly with her job at the hospital cleaning company. She suffered minor accidents including breaking her finger while operating a luggage elevator under time pressure, and slipping on spilled blood in an operating room, which caused her to knock over costly medical equipment. These repeated mishaps led her to decide to resign after consulting with her boss.

Foreshadowing: The film establishes Akari as curious and kind-hearted but visibly clumsy from her initial job interview.

• Akari
• hospital
• cleaning job
• quit
• accidents

Komori developed a crush on Akari after meeting her during her job interview at the hospital cleaning company where he worked. When he learned about her difficulties and her decision to quit, he felt worried about her and visited her at her apartment. He then introduced her to the job opportunity at Teruo's bookstore, hoping to help her find stability while also maintaining a connection with her.

Foreshadowing: During the interview, Komori was instructed by his boss to hire Akari despite her evident clumsiness, showing his initial interest in her.

• Komori
• Akari
• crush
• bookstore
• job

After leaving on his wandering journey to recover from depression, Teruo's father Eitaro met a young woman and began a relationship with her. His recovery is evidenced by his appearance on a TV travel program, where he was shown singing his own song while strumming a ukulele, indicating he had found happiness and stability.

Foreshadowing: The film shows Eitaro's initial depression and bedridden state before his decision to travel, setting up his recovery arc.

• Eitaro
• father
• journey
• recovery
• ukulele

Yuhara, an antique restoration craftsman, visited Teruo's bookstore and became interested in Akari's paintings which were displayed there. He asked to purchase one, showing his appreciation for her art. Akari initially declined but later chased after him to give him a painting, which sparked their romantic relationship. Their connection was further deepened by their shared interest in restoration and art.

Foreshadowing: Akari's paintings of homeless artists had been displayed in the bookstore, reflecting her artistic aspirations throughout the film.

• Yuhara
• Akari
• paintings
• antique restoration
• art

Akari decided to travel to Nara with Yuhara to learn more about traditional restoration techniques for Buddhist statues. This trip deepened their romantic relationship as they shared their passion for art and restoration. Their bond grew stronger through this shared experience, leading to a meaningful connection.

Foreshadowing: After giving Yuhara her painting and starting their romance, Akari's interest in art and restoration naturally led her to pursue learning from him.

• Akari
• Yuhara
• Nara
• Buddhist statues
• restoration

Teruo began developing feelings for Akari as she started working at the bookstore with help from his older sister Tomoko. As Akari settled into her new workplace and showed her kind and curious nature, Teruo found himself drawn to her, despite the emerging rivalry with Komori who also had feelings for her.

Foreshadowing: The film establishes Teruo's growing discomfort with his current life situation, making him more open to new emotional connections.

• Teruo
• Akari
• love
• bookstore
• feelings

Teruo spent his days off creating eerie devices as a hobby, which he shared with his former classmate Komori. This quirky interest reflects Teruo's eccentric personality and contributes to the whimsical tone of the film. The devices represent his creative side and his tendency to find meaning in unconventional pursuits, contrasting with his otherwise routine-oriented life.

Foreshadowing: The film opens by establishing this unusual hobby as part of Teruo's character, setting the whimsical tone from the beginning.

• Teruo
• eerie devices
• hobby
• quirky
• creepy inventions

After Akari moved to Nara to learn Buddhist statue restoration with Yuhara, Teruo and Komori visited her and Yuhara in Nara on their day off. This visit symbolized their shared journey of personal growth and healing. The trip represented a moment of friendship and connection, showing how all three had progressed in their lives since the story began.

Foreshadowing: The love triangle between Akari, Teruo, and Komori created the emotional foundation for this reunion.

• Teruo
• Komori
• Akari
• Nara
• visit
• day off

Teruo's father recovered by leaving on a wandering journey and eventually finding a young woman who became his girlfriend. This new relationship appears to have been instrumental in his recovery, as evidenced by his joyful appearance on a TV travel program singing with a ukulele. The journey allowed him to find new purpose and happiness.

Foreshadowing: Eitaro's decision to travel was prompted by his depression, and his recovery is shown as directly tied to finding companionship.

• Eitaro
• depression
• recovery
• girlfriend
• journey