Chizuko and Mika are sisters who get along very well and have a good relationship, but one day Chizuko dies unexpectedly in an accident. Mika always feels undermined for not living up to her sister's achievements until one day, the ghost of her sister appears again. And by the encouragement of Chizuko, she overcomes various difficulties in her life. ~~ Adapted from the novel "Futari" (ふたり) by Akagawa Jiro (赤川次郎). Edit Translation
- English
- magyar / magyar nyelv
- dansk
- Norsk
- Native Title: ふたり
- Also Known As: Chizuko's Younger Sister , Two of Us ,
- Director: Obayashi Nobuhiko
- Genres: Life, Drama, Fantasy, Supernatural
Cast & Credits
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![Ishida Hikari in Futari Japanese Movie (1991)]( "Ishida Hikari in Futari Japanese Movie (1991)")
Ishida HikariKitao MikaMain Role -
![Nakajima Tomoko in Futari Japanese Movie (1991)]( "Nakajima Tomoko in Futari Japanese Movie (1991)")
Nakajima TomokoKitao ChizukoMain Role -
![Fuji Sumiko in Futari Japanese Movie (1991)]( "Fuji Sumiko in Futari Japanese Movie (1991)")
Fuji SumikoKitao HarukoSupport Role -
![Kishibe Ittoku in Futari Japanese Movie (1991)]( "Kishibe Ittoku in Futari Japanese Movie (1991)")
Kishibe IttokuKitao YuichiSupport Role -
![Omi Toshinori in Futari Japanese Movie (1991)]( "Omi Toshinori in Futari Japanese Movie (1991)")
Omi ToshinoriKaminaga TomoyaSupport Role -
![Nakae Yuri in Futari Japanese Movie (1991)]( "Nakae Yuri in Futari Japanese Movie (1991)")
Nakae YuriMaeno MarikoSupport Role
Reviews
A Coming of Age Film or How to live with with a ghost sister
I actually found out about this film when I was looking at the screenwriter or director of Iguana no Musume — a lovely bizarre drama about a girl who is actually an iguana. I think in 1996 or 1995 they made a remake of this film. Realizing that the original version is actually by Ōbayashi and my love for coming of age films — I gave this one a try. And I have to say that I really enjoyed watching it. There is something really whimsical and eerie when Chizuko and her sister are in the same room.Joe Hisaishi's music and especially the mesmerizing song Two of Us not only connects both sisters but becomes one of the most important things about Futari. I never tire of hearing this beautiful song (PLEASE LISTEN TO THIS MASTERPIECE! www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6Tm047Gv3M). I can see why Joe Hisaishi — known for his Ghibli Studio music — composed the music for Futari.
Mika is growing and changing a lot throughout this film. Even her ghost sister sees her in a different light. I don't know how it is possible to feel this awful sadness but to have all those heartwarming moments between loss and grief. It feels terrible but also relieving that Chizuko is next to Mika's side. Btw. shout out to Mika's best friend for being so damn supportive and honest. Oh, and I absolutely adore Mika's style. When she is sitting next to all her plants and the artsy writer's mess, I just really want to sit there and be her friend!
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