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Released
2021 · FILM

Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko

A brash single mother and her introverted daughter navigate the turbulent waters of family, identity, and a long-buried secret that could tear them apart.

Directed by
Ayumu Watanabe
Written by
Kanako Nishi, Satomi Oshima
Runtime
97 min
Language
JA
AnimationComedyDrama
Streaming on
  • HBO Max

Synopsis

Brash single mother Nikuko is well-known for her bold spirit, much to the embarrassment of Kikuko, her pensive yet imaginative daughter. In contrast to her mother, Kikuko wants nothing more than to fit in as she navigates the everyday social dramas of middle school. Life in the harbor is peaceful until a shocking revelation from the past threatens to uproot the pair's tender relationship.

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Principal cast & crew: 18

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Scored by Takatsugu Muramatsu

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