Kuro

Kuro

Year: 2012

Runtime: 100 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Daisuke Shimote

DramaRomance

In Tokyo, Kuro, who works at a bakery, Eito, a photographer, and Gou, a theater director, unexpectedly cross paths. Seeking an escape from their everyday lives, they decide to share a secluded inn by the sea. The story explores their relationships and individual journeys as they navigate life together in this unusual living arrangement.

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Timeline – Kuro (2012)

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1

Kuro loses her bakery job and rethinks her dream

Kuro, who once dreamed of becoming a baker, is fired from the bakery. The setback forces her to reassess her future and the people around her. It foreshadows the twists of fate that will bring her into contact with strangers who become her companions.

before leaving Tokyo Tokyo (bakery)
2

Eito ends his relationship with Nana

Eito, a photographer, breaks up with his girlfriend Nana whom he had planned to marry. The breakup leaves him emotionally unsettled and wary of new intimacy. The distance from Nana hints at the emotional barriers that will shape his interactions later.

before leaving Tokyo Tokyo
3

Gou faces a crisis: a missing main actress

Gou, a stage producer, is in trouble due to the absence of a leading actress. The professional setback heightens the sense of instability in their lives. This shared pressure becomes a catalyst for the chance meeting outside Tokyo.

before leaving Tokyo Tokyo
4

They rush out of Tokyo and meet by chance

The three strangers, with no common ground, rush away from Tokyo and end up crossing paths unexpectedly. They decide to shelter together, setting the stage for an unconventional living situation. This coincidence marks the start of their shared life at a seaside hotel.

shortly after leaving Tokyo Deserted hotel near the sea
5

Fragile cohabitation begins at the seaside hotel

They start living together in the deserted hotel near the sea. At first they are distant and indifferent, but small acts of care slowly nurture a budding friendship. The living situation becomes a space for tentative closeness to form.

early days in hotel Deserted hotel near the sea
6

Gou writes a screenplay casting Kuro

Gou completes a screenplay and casts Kuro as the leading actress. The project gives Kuro a purpose and a focus that pulls the group together. Through the writing, hidden longings and tensions among them begin to surface.

mid stay Deserted hotel near the sea
7

Kuro becomes drawn to Eito

Kuro finds herself attracted to Eito, who remains haunted by his bitter ex. Their unspoken chemistry complicates the growing friendship and deepens the emotional undercurrents. Nana's absence makes the triangle feel more acute.

mid stay Deserted hotel near the sea
8

Momo arrives and shifts the dynamic

Momo, a schoolgirl, appears for a short stay and unsettles the group dynamics. Her presence nudges the trio toward new perspectives and growth as a connected unit. The temporary addition prompts deeper self-reflection among them.

during stay Deserted hotel near the sea
9

Visit to Kuro's childhood home reshapes the bond

They visit the house where Kuro spent her childhood, an event that changes how they understand her past. The journey reveals hidden histories and redefines their relationships. The experience deepens the emotional stakes among them.

after Momo's arrival Kuro's childhood home
10

Gou completes the script and asks Kuro to lead

Gou finishes the script and invites Kuro to play the leading actress. The professional milestone intensifies Kuro's connection to the project and isolates her from Eito. The development adds pressure to the fragile triangle and accelerates its unraveling.

after childhood visit Hotel
11

Kuro leaves the hotel in disappointment

Feeling distance from Eito, Kuro leaves the hotel in disappointment. The departure signals the ending of the immediate triangle and begins their personal detachment. Each member returns to their ordinary life with a changed perspective.

soon after script request Hotel
12

The friendship dissolves and they disperse

The triangle among Gou, Kuro, and Eito dissolves, and they flee in disorder, returning to their own lives. The bond ends more easily than it formed, revealing the fragility of their connection. Yet the experience leaves a lasting imprint on how they see themselves.

after leaving hotel Various places
13

Life resumes with a renewed perception

Back in their daily lives, things look and feel different. The encounter subtly influences their work, thinking, and everyday behavior in enduring ways. The film presents this transformative effect through its restrained, intimate storytelling.

later Their separate lives

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