Mitsuko Provides (Hara go kore nande)

A "Mitsuko Provides" Film Partners production. (Worldwide sales: Pony Canyon, Tokyo, japan.) Created by Hiroshi Kogure, Sachiko Sone, Yuichi Shibahara. Directed, compiled by Yuya Ishii.With: Riisa Naka, Aoi Nakamura, Ryo Ishibashi, Keiko Saito, Miyoko Inagawa. (Japanese, British dialogue)Although transported by Riisa Naka's powerful perf like a demon-may-care pregnant lady, "Mitsuko Provides" is definitely an awkward Japanese comedy that frequently feels as though hard labor. Helmer Yuya Ishii's rising-star status was cemented this past year using the frequent fest play of "Sawako Decides," that also featured an idiosyncratic femme, which latest effort follows the fest route of his earlier endeavors. But commercial prospects inside or outdoors Japan look harsh. Mitsuko Provides Potential kicked out, pregnant Mitsuko (Naka) telephones her Tokyo, japan-dwelling parents, striving to convince them she's not nearby but nonetheless residing in the U.S. She finds digs in the pub where she was raised after which reconnects together with her childhood acquaintances so she will increase their lives, whether or not they enjoy it or otherwise. Script's central conceit is the fact that Mitsuko comes with an inner tranquility, but in reality she just bullies everybody. While Naka's performance creates smiles, the general effect is a script not aware of their internal contradictions. Helming includes a boxy tube look, with tech credits to complement.Digital camera (color, HD), Yukihiro Okimura editor, Naoichiro Sagara music, Takashi Watanabe production designer, Tomoyuki Maruo. Examined at Busan Film Festival (A Window on Asian Cinema), March. 13, 2011. (Also working in london, Tokyo, japan, Vancouver film festivals.) Running time: 109 MIN. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com