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Oh Lucy! roots its narrative quirks in universal themes and deep empathy for its characters, all brought to life by strong performances from a talented cast led by the thoroughly charming Shinobu Terajima.

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Nell Minow AWFJ.org Shinobu Terajima is so completely in the moment that there is no sense she is aware of an audience. The desperation and loneliness her character experiences are raw, messy, and heartbreaking. Nov 30, 2021 Full Review J. R. Jones Chicago Reader As willful, selfish, and cruel as Ferrell's screen dunces, [Shinobu Terajima] blunders into one humiliating situation after another, hardly sympathetic but never less than human. Apr 8, 2020 Full Review Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times Oh Lucy! is quirky and offbeat and strange and sometimes quite dark - and yet oddly lovable. Rated: 3.5/4 May 31, 2018 Full Review Marya E. Gates Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack) Terajima does not shy away from some of Setsuko’s more unlikeable characteristics, while also allowing the character’s deep hurt to show itself in the most unexpected ways. Feb 13, 2024 Full Review Betsy Bozdech AWFJ.org Setsuko could easily have become just another face in the crowd, but she fights for her right to experience life fully, both highs and lows. Nov 30, 2021 Full Review Jennifer Merin AWFJ.org Terajima's performance is impressive, blending stoic resignation with flashes of humor, mischief, and longing. Nov 30, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

Oguz T This movie is oh so touching, oh so sad and yes oh so funny. I don't know how to explain it. Just stop scrolling around and go watch it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/05/24 Full Review Audience Member I enjoyed this movie, but I was expecting more of a comedy and this was more in the drama territory. Not that there's anything wrong with that, and there are some funny moments, but really this is a movie about loneliness and pain. It does end on a hopeful note. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member What an unexpected treat. Touching fish out of water story. Oh Lucy takes audience on a compelling odyssey with heart and bitter-sweet living life on life’s terms realness. This is a journey worth taking. Strong performances throughout. Loved these characters and was saddened that the movie came to end...as I wanted to see more of their lives... That’s how good this story and film is. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/23/20 Full Review Audience Member It shows different cultures, ppl's personalities and life. very deep meanings in this movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Very well done, sad movie dealing with issues of loneliness at middle-age, in Japan. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review nefasto r Quirky, offbeat and darker than advertised, "Oh Lucy" is an unpredictable journey that teaches us one important truth: we are the main reason for our own incomprehension, and that languages and costumes are just there to distract us from this fact. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis A lonely woman in Tokyo discovers her alter ego when she takes an English class.

Director

Atsuko Hirayanagi

Producer

Jessica Elbaum, Atsuko Hirayanagi, Yukie Kito, Han West

Screenwriter

Boris Frumin, Atsuko Hirayanagi

Distributor

Film Movement

Production Co

Gloria Sanchez Productions

Genre

Comedy, Drama

Original Language

English

Release Date (Theaters)

Mar 2, 2018, Limited

Release Date (Streaming)

May 29, 2018

Box Office (Gross USA)

$374.3K

Runtime

1h 35m

Aspect Ratio

Flat (1.85:1)