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Bubble Fiction: Boom or Bust

2007 · 116 min

A goofy, good-natured time-travel romp that trades in nostalgic sight gags and gentle mother-daughter warmth.

Directed by
Yasuo Baba
Genres
Comedy, Science fiction, Romance
Overview
It's 2007 and the Japanese Ministry of Finance have calculated that the economy will collapse in two years' time. They intend to prevent this by sending home appliance designer Mariko back in time 17 years using a time machine she accidentally invented. However, things don't go as planned and Mariko's daughter, Mayumi, is also sent back to find her mother and save Japan's economy.
How it feels
Light, whimsical, satirical and warm. Brisk and easy to follow.
About
Family, technology, politics, class
Content
Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
Note
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Directed by
Yasuo Baba
Genres
Comedy, Science fiction, Romance
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror0
Humour7
Realism4
Romance4
Tension3
Darkness2
Complexity4
Emotional weight4

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Details

Genres
comedy, science fiction, romance, adventure
Directed by
Yasuo Baba
Written by
Ryôichi Kimizuka
Starring
Ryoko Hirosue, Hiroshi Abe, Hiroko Yakushimaru, Kazue Fukiishi, Masatô Ibu, Gekidan Hitori
Music
Yūsuke Honma
Cinematography
Kosuke Matsushima
Runtime
116 min
Country
Japan
Languages
Japanese

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