
On August 9th, the glasswork was distorted. On the dead land, the glasswork was beautiful in the sunset. In it, a girl is trapped. The glasswork that was bathed in the sunset reflects the happiness of the girl. The glasswork that was bathed in the sunset is itself... Happiness has melted away together. And now that I cry again.
Directed by Taro Otomo, 邂逅への幻想 leans on a strong ensemble — Okamoto Fumihiro, Yoshiko Kono — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1988.
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