Love on a Diet

In the bustling streets of Japan, a Hong Kong expatriate named Mini Mo carries the weight of more than just her physical form. Struggling with depression, low self‑esteem, and a binge‑eating disorder, she feels adrift in a city that offers both anonymity and endless possibility. Her world is a fragile blend of quiet desperation and the bright, neon‑lit backdrop of urban life, where each day feels like a delicate balancing act between yearning for change and being held hostage by old habits.

A chance encounter brings her into the orbit of another expatriate, Fatso, a Hong Kong salesman whose own struggles with obesity mirror Mini’s. Their bond forms against the backdrop of a foreign land that is simultaneously familiar and alien, creating a quiet camaraderie rooted in shared cultural roots and personal pain. As Mini grapples with the lingering memory of a former love—world‑renowned pianist Kurokawa—the pair’s dynamic slowly shifts from awkward proximity to mutual understanding, each recognizing the other’s silent battles.

The story unfolds with a tone that oscillates between melancholy and hopeful humor, painting a portrait of two outsiders seeking redemption in a city that never truly stops moving. While Mini’s longing to regain a lost romance drives her forward, Fatso’s unexpected willingness to intervene hints at deeper currents of compassion and self‑discovery. Together they navigate the complexities of body, identity, and belonging, setting the stage for a journey that promises both laughter and reflection, inviting the audience to wonder how far two strangers might go when they choose to support one another in the pursuit of a brighter, lighter future.

Last Updated: October 23, 2025 at 16:21