Happily Ever After (2007)

Other name: 自虐の詩, じぎゃくのうた, 자학의 시, 自虐之詩, 自虐之诗, Jigyaku no Uta

Description:

"Happily Ever After" explores the challenging journey of two individuals, both deeply rooted in their own sense of hopelessness. She is a woman defined by her unwavering, unconditional love for him, embracing every facet of his complex personality. He, on the other hand, struggles profoundly to articulate his true feelings. His frustrations often boil over into explosive acts of short temper, famously manifesting as him overturning tables – a destructive impulse born out of irritation, but sometimes, surprisingly, a clumsy expression of his underlying love.

This compelling film asks a pivotal question: Can such a volatile and unconventional bond truly evolve into a sustaining force of happiness and hope for a better tomorrow, or is their unique connection ultimately destined to become an ongoing nightmare? As they navigate their turbulent relationship, they must confront their inner demons and decide if their love is robust enough to build a shared future against all odds, or if their inherent nature will forever impede their path to a traditional "happily ever after."

Director: Tsutsumi Yukihiko [堤幸彦]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2007

Genre:Crime; life; Romance