Norwegian Wood
Toru recalls his life in the 1960s, when his friend Kizuki killed himself and he grew close to Naoko, Kizuki's girlfriend, and another woman, the outgoing, lively Midori.
Details
Release Date: 9/30/2010
Runtime: 134 minutes
Languages: Japanese
Director: Trần Anh Hùng
0Revenue: $17.6M
Production
Companies: Fuji Television Network, Sankei Shimbun, Sumitomo Corporation, dentsu, Kodansha, WOWOW, Asmik Ace Entertainment, Fortissimo Films
Countries: Japan, Netherlands
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Alunauwie
Norwegian Wood tenderly portrays grief and emotional survival after loss, following Toru as he navigates trauma, memory, and complicated bonds with Naoko and Midori. Through restrained performances and symbolic storytelling, the film captures intimacy and sorrow with quiet depth, even if its pacing occasionally feels fragmented. Ultimately, it offers a reflective and melancholic experience about choosing to live in the aftermath of heartbreak. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)
