Itomichi (2021)

Other name: いとみち, 琴茧, Ito

Description:

"Itomichi" introduces Soma Ito, a high school student in Hirosaki Aomori Prefecture blessed with a natural talent for playing the Tsugarushamisen, a traditional folk instrument native to Aomori. Having learned from her now-deceased mother, Ito's musical ability is profound, yet her strong Tsugaru dialect and crippling shyness prevent her from performing publicly or connecting with others. Isolated and without friends, Ito takes a bold step: a part-time job at a maid cafe, a decision her father Koichi observes with concern. This new, bustling environment forces Ito to confront her social anxieties. By interacting with various customers and colleagues, Ito slowly begins to shed her inhibitions, finding her confidence and developing essential social skills. "Itomichi" is a heartwarming story about finding one's voice, growing through challenges, and forging connections in unexpected places.

Director: Yokohama Satoko [横浜聡子]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2021

Genre:Drama; life; Musical; Novel