The popularity of Japanese box office hit Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon (My Happy Marriage) is spreading like wildfire thanks to shorts on YouTube and Tik Tok. And deservedly so! The anime version on Netflix is good but nowhere near as brilliant as the live action which I watched on Daily Motion. The exquisite cinematography, the quirky complexities of the fantasy plot and depiction, and most of all the captivating Cinderella love story is a heart winner. All the actors from children to elders carry their roles beautifully but it's the subtle micro-expressions of the two leads that take your breath away, showing their character arcs from ice to warmth (Ren Meguro, J-pop idol with acting chops) and broken to whole (Mio Imada, former model and recent star). Can't wait for the sequel!
