Will I Be Single Forever? (2021)

Other name: ずっと独身でいるつもり？, ずっとどくしんでいるつもり？, Zutto Dokushin de Iru Tsumori?

Description:

"Will I Be Single Forever?" centers on Honda Mami, a 36-year-old single writer whose impactful essay a decade ago propelled her to fame, championing the value of happiness in women's lives. While her recent publications haven't achieved the same success, Mami remains surprisingly content with her own life, even enjoying a relationship with a younger man.

Despite her comfort, people around her constantly voice their worries about her single status, creating an underlying tension. The film explores Mami's journey as she confronts these societal expectations and the pressure to conform. Will the celebrated author, who once taught countless women about self-worth and joy, succumb to the anxieties projected onto her, or will she steadfastly uphold her personal definition of happiness, proving that a fulfilled life doesn't always align with conventional milestones? This story delves into her quiet struggle for self-affirmation amidst external judgment.

Director: Fukuda Momoko [福田桃子]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2021

Genre:Drama; Manga