Wow ... this is a composite of 5 different and unconnected stories and it is pretty "out there" and is definitely a case of VIEWER BEWARE for some of the stories.

The first story "Kazari and Yoko" was absolutely brutal, confronting, FU and twisted.
? TRIGGER WARNING ?for those sensitive of parental child abuse, maternal filicide, bullying.

The second story "Seven Rooms" was "serial killer Texas Chainsaw massacre" scary as hell without the blood and gore. It was a cleverly written piece - frightening, really sad and hopeful all at the same time.

The third story "SO - far" was sadly tragic ... there should be some kind of vetting system before parents have kids. Claude Debussy's "Claire de Lune" plays throughout this story ... its gentle tones belies the tragedy in the little boy's life and how he deals with it. It is a very moving short story with a twist. For people who, as a child, have acted as a mediator to their dysfunctional parents, this may strike a very sad chord for you.

The fourth story "Hidamari no Shi" is an anime and was my favourite story out of the set. I liked the plot concept for this story ... it reminded me of a documentary I saw many years ago on Foxtel History Channel ... I think it was called "Life Without People". I thought this story was very poignant ... what is life, does life only mean something if it is conceived/defined by/held in the mind of a human? The photo of the scientist and woman and then the black screen in the last scene was a very powerful one ... well I thought so anyway.

The fifth story "Murakami Jun" was kind of a sadistic, dumped lover, morbid, "CSI Body Farm" kind of mystery. The image that stays in my mind the most is the flip book of pictures showing the progressive decay of his ex-lover. Weird shit ...