Namiya (2017)

Other name: 解忧杂货店 ; Jie You Za Hou Dian , Miracles of the Namiya General Store

Description:

The film "Namiya" presents an evocative journey beginning with three orphaned youths seeking refuge in an old food store. There, they uncover a mysterious letter slipped under the door, leading them to write a response that inadvertently sparks an extraordinary correspondence with individuals from 30 years in the past. Through these exchanges, the youths become entangled in the heartfelt stories of diverse people seeking guidance: a terminally ill boyfriend, a young woman navigating love versus passion, an aspiring musician chasing dreams, and a troubled student contemplating running away from home. All these letters from the past are addressed to a seemingly nondescript store, once operated by Namiya, an elderly man renowned for his profound wisdom and heartfelt advice. This heartwarming film beautifully interweaves these simple, yet powerful, human tales, highlighting universal hopes for a miracle and the enduring power of connection across time.

Country: Taiwanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2017

Genre:Fantasy; Mystery