MesmeroWatch list, 0 saved

Movie
Poster for Tsugumi

Tsugumi

1990 · 105 min

A quiet, bittersweet memory piece that drifts between past and present, carried by gentle nostalgia and the prickly charm of a difficult girl.

Directed by
Jun Ichikawa
Genres
Drama
Starring
Riho Makise, Tomoko Nakajima, Yasuyo Shirashima
Overview
Tsugumi, who lives in a small seaside town, has been in delicate health from birth. Her parents spoiled her and she is rough and selfish. However, a few people are attracted by her beauty and unique character.

Your rating is saved. See your suggestions, or find titles like this one below.

Rate it, and Mesmero finds titles that feel like it. You do not need an account.

Search YouTube for a trailer

In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Directed by
Jun Ichikawa
Genres
Drama
Starring
Riho Makise, Tomoko Nakajima, Yasuyo Shirashima
In your watch list

How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • family
    • identity
    • isolation
    • love
    • coming-of-age
    Places
    • small town
    • single country house
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex mild
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action1
    Horror0
    Humour3
    Realism8
    Romance5
    Tension3
    Darkness4
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight6

    More like this

    Titles like Tsugumi

    Movie

    Au revoir l'été

    2014

    A quiet, sunlit drift through a seaside summer, where small encounters and unspoken feelings gently reshape a young woman's sense of self.

    About family and identity

    Via
    • family
    • identity
    Pacing
    slow-burn
    Attention
    engaged
    Runtime
    125 min
    Details
    Au revoir l'étéHidden from your suggestions.
    TV series

    Show No More Tears

    1993

    A slow, earnest melodrama about a woman piecing together her past, carried by feeling rather than plot.

    About family and identity

    Via
    • family
    • identity
    Pacing
    measured
    Attention
    engaged
    Seasons
    1
    Details
    Show No More TearsHidden from your suggestions.
    TV series

    Chibi Maruko-chan

    1990

    A gentle, funny peek into ordinary childhood, warm and nostalgic, easy to dip into and smile along with.

    About family and identity

    Via
    • family
    • identity
    Pacing
    measured
    Attention
    easy-watch
    Seasons
    3
    Details
    Chibi Maruko-chanHidden from your suggestions.
    Movie

    Only Yesterday

    1991

    A gentle, nostalgic journey through memory and quiet self-discovery, slow and reflective but emotionally resonant.

    About family and identity

    Via
    • family
    • identity
    Pacing
    slow-burn
    Attention
    engaged
    Runtime
    119 min
    Details
    Only YesterdayHidden from your suggestions.
    TV series

    From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke

    2009–2024

    A gentle, warm-hearted watch that slowly unfolds like a shy smile, leaving you with a soft, hopeful glow.

    About identity and isolation

    Via
    • identity
    • isolation
    Pacing
    slow-burn
    Attention
    easy-watch
    Seasons
    3
    Details
    From Me to You: Kimi ni TodokeHidden from your suggestions.
    Movie

    The Weight Of Desire

    2021

    A quiet, uneasy drama that drifts through awkward reunions and unspoken tensions, asking patience as it builds a slow sense of discomfort.

    About identity and isolation

    Via
    • identity
    • isolation
    Pacing
    slow-burn
    Attention
    engaged
    Runtime
    71 min
    Details
    The Weight Of DesireHidden from your suggestions.
    Movie

    Mauvaise fille

    1991

    A quiet, watchful character study of a young woman carrying too much for too long, with a muted ache beneath the surface.

    About family and identity

    Via
    • family
    • identity
    Pacing
    measured
    Attention
    engaged
    Runtime
    85 min
    Details
    Mauvaise filleHidden from your suggestions.
    Movie

    Yi Yi

    2000

    A quietly absorbing, novelistic look at ordinary lives that rewards patience with deep emotional resonance.

    About family and identity

    Via
    • family
    • identity
    Pacing
    slow-burn
    Attention
    demanding
    Runtime
    174 min
    Details
    Yi YiHidden from your suggestions.
    TV series

    Hiyokko

    2017–2019

    A gentle, warm-hearted daily serial that ambles through a young woman's small triumphs and heartbreaks with steady optimism.

    About family and identity

    Via
    • family
    • identity
    Pacing
    measured
    Attention
    easy-watch
    Seasons
    2
    Details
    HiyokkoHidden from your suggestions.
    Movie

    Whisper of the Heart

    1995

    A gentle, heartfelt coming-of-age story that feels like a warm hug, with moments of quiet introspection and creative passion.

    About family and identity

    Via
    • family
    • identity
    Pacing
    measured
    Attention
    engaged
    Runtime
    111 min
    Details
    Whisper of the HeartHidden from your suggestions.
    TV series

    Clannad

    2007–2009

    A gentle, slow-building story that mixes everyday school humor with a deep, lingering sadness, rewarding patience with an emotional punch.

    About family and love

    Via
    • family
    • love
    Pacing
    slow-burn
    Attention
    engaged
    Seasons
    2
    Details
    ClannadHidden from your suggestions.
    Movie

    One Million Yen Girl

    2008

    A quiet, bittersweet character study that drifts with its heroine, offering gentle warmth and melancholy as she searches for belonging.

    About family and identity

    Via
    • family
    • identity
    Pacing
    measured
    Attention
    engaged
    Runtime
    121 min
    Details
    One Million Yen GirlHidden from your suggestions.

    Where to watch in the UK

    No UK streaming, rental or purchase options are known.

    Streaming data from JustWatch.TMDB

    Details

    Genres
    drama
    Directed by
    Jun Ichikawa
    Written by
    Jun Ichikawa
    Starring
    Riho Makise, Tomoko Nakajima, Yasuyo Shirashima, Hiroyuki Sanada, Misako Watanabe, Morio Agata, Kazuo Zaitsu, Masami Shimojō
    Music
    Bun Itakura
    Cinematography
    Koichi Kawakami
    Runtime
    105 min
    Country
    Japan
    Languages
    Japanese

    TMDBIMDbLetterboxdWikipediaWikidata