Tokyo Tower: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad (東京タワー〜オカンとボクと、時々、オトン〜)

If you know me well enough, I do not always watch Hollywood blockbusters or mainstream films which are meant for making lots of big money. I do like to watch the independent and locally-made movies. Also, I'm a big fan of foreign films, especially those that come from the European region.

GSC is having its Japanese Film Festival again this year, and this time it's from the 17th to the 21st of July in KL (GSC Mid Valley and 1 Utama) in their GSC International Screens section. This time around, they are showcasing 12 Japanese films.

One of the film is called 'Tokyo Tower', and here's what the summary of the film says (taken from JFF):

Masaya has always taken his mother for granted. After graduating from high school, he successfully enters an Art University in Tokyo, a place he always dreamed to be. Leaving his mother behind, he squanders his life in Tokyo and eventually finds himself with an enormous debt. One day, he receives news that his mother has been diagnosed with cancer. Getting his act together, Masaya finds himself a job and invites his mother to live with him in Tokyo. After 15 years of separation, they rekindle their intimate relationship; filling the tiny apartment with love, happiness, smiles, and Mum’s delicious homemade recipes.

It looks like a normal heartwarming drama, and if you plan to watch this you need to bring a tissue box along with you in case. Watch the trailer below.