Keiko (1979) | Region-Free (Blu-Ray)

Title: Keiko (1979)

Genre: Drama

Plot Synopsis:
“Keiko” follows the daily life of a 23-year-old woman living in Japan. Lonely and seeking companionship, she frequents a café in hopes of meeting someone special. After a disappointing affair with a diner, she decides to give up on men. Subsequently, she embarks on a fulfilling romantic relationship with her co-worker, Kazuyo. Despite finding happiness, Keiko faces societal pressures, particularly from her father, to conform to traditional expectations of marriage.

Cast and Crew:

• Director: Claude Gagnon
• Writer: Claude Gagnon
• Cast:
  • Junko Wakashiba as Keiko
  • Akiko Kitamura as Kazuyo
  • Takuma Ikeuchi as Masaru
  • Toshio Hashimoto as Terayama
  • Nobuo Nakanishi as Noguchi

YouTube Trailer:
Keiko | Trailer

IMDb Link:
Keiko (1979)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. lolifer – ★★★½☆
   “Feels very current for a neorealist movie from 1979, but maybe the feminine urge to give up on dating men and settle down with a girlfriend who supports your passions in a cute country house is timeless. Slow and gentle and heartbreaking.”

Meta Description:
“Keiko” (1979) is a Japanese drama directed by Claude Gagnon, exploring the life of a young woman navigating love, societal expectations, and personal fulfillment.