Of course, the combination of those two things means she does what any of us would: plan a wedding heist to rescue her sister from what’s surely a fate worse than death. This (admittedly increasingly specific) hypothetical is the lived reality for Ria (Priya Kansara), who dreams of being a stuntwoman and loves her sister deeply. It’s a little more concerning, considering she used to be your partner in crime, there to encourage and film every new stunt move. Imagine your sister has dropped out of art school - sure, OK, who hasn’t taken a break from their studies? Now imagine she’s also engaged to some jabroni she’s only known for a month. Polite SocietyĬast: Priya Kansara, Ritu Arya, Nimra Bucha But everything that didn’t quite work in those two films triumphantly coalesces in Suzume. Those familiar with Shinkai’s previous works - particularly his two most recent films, Your Name and Weathering With You - will recognize familiar themes: star-crossed lovers, gorgeous blue skies, and the idea of connecting with others when the whole world is crashing down. Along the way, Suzume meets a whole host of different people and reconnects with her aunt, all while being forced to grapple with her past in a way she has avoided for years. Suzume, a high school student, and Sōta, the hot-guy-turned-chair, take a road trip across Japan, chasing after a mischievous cat spirit in order to stop impending disasters.
Makoto Shinkai has once again woven a vibrant film that bursts with funny moments - any scene with the leading chair hobbling around, for instance - that never undermines the heavier emotional beats. But it’s also a grounded exploration of trauma and grief, and is fundamentally about reconnecting with the world around and rediscovering the will to live. Suzume is a fantastical adventure, featuring a giant earthquake-causing worm, portals to the afterlife, and a hot guy turned into a chair. Cast: Nanoka Hara, Hokuto Matsumura (Japanese) Nichole Sakura, Josh Keaton (English)
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