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Oh Lucy!

  • 20172017
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
3.1K
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Oh Lucy! (2017)
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
A lonely woman living in Tokyo decides to take an English class where she discovers her alter ego, Lucy.A lonely woman living in Tokyo decides to take an English class where she discovers her alter ego, Lucy.A lonely woman living in Tokyo decides to take an English class where she discovers her alter ego, Lucy.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
3.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Atsuko Hirayanagi
  • Writers
    • Atsuko Hirayanagi(based on the short film by)
    • Boris Frumin
  • Stars
    • Shinobu Terajima
    • Soseki Yamatoya
    • Miyu Yagyu
Top credits
  • Director
    • Atsuko Hirayanagi
  • Writers
    • Atsuko Hirayanagi(based on the short film by)
    • Boris Frumin
  • Stars
    • Shinobu Terajima
    • Soseki Yamatoya
    • Miyu Yagyu
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 29User reviews
    • 58Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 9 nominations

    Videos2

    Oh Lucy! official U.S. trailer
    Trailer 2:09
    Oh Lucy! official U.S. trailer
    "Oh Lucy!" Clip 1
    Clip 2:55
    "Oh Lucy!" Clip 1

    Photos11

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    Oh Lucy! (2017)
    Kaho Minami and Shinobu Terajima in Oh Lucy! (2017)
    Shinobu Terajima and Shioli Kutsuna in Oh Lucy! (2017)
    Josh Hartnett in Oh Lucy! (2017)
    Shinobu Terajima in Oh Lucy! (2017)
    Josh Hartnett, Shinobu Terajima, and Kôji Yakusho in Oh Lucy! (2017)
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    Top cast

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    Shinobu Terajima
    Shinobu Terajima
    • Setsuko Kawashimaas Setsuko Kawashima…
    Soseki Yamatoya
    • Suicide Manas Suicide Man
    Miyu Yagyu
    • Young Office Lady 1as Young Office Lady 1
    Kayano Masuyama
    • Young Office Lady 2as Young Office Lady 2
    • (as Kayano)
    Miyoko Yamaguchi
    • Yoshikoas Yoshiko
    Hajime Inoue
    • Bossas Boss
    Suzuka Ohgo
    Suzuka Ohgo
    • Sakuraas Sakura
    Shioli Kutsuna
    Shioli Kutsuna
    • Mika Ogawaas Mika Ogawa
    Stefanie Arianne
    Stefanie Arianne
    • Receptionistas Receptionist
    • (as Stephanie A)
    Takaaki Satô
    • Red Leatheras Red Leather
    Hiroaki Miyagawa
    • Yakuza Manas Yakuza Man
    Josh Hartnett
    Josh Hartnett
    • Johnas John
    Kôji Yakusho
    Kôji Yakusho
    • Takeshi Komorias Takeshi Komori…
    Liz Bolton
    • Nancyas Nancy
    Kaho Minami
    Kaho Minami
    • Ayakoas Ayako
    Megan Mullally
    Megan Mullally
    • Hannahas Hannah
    Leni Ito
    Leni Ito
    • Mi (Flight Attendant)as Mi (Flight Attendant)
    Calvin C. Winbush
    Calvin C. Winbush
    • Cab Driveras Cab Driver
    • (as Calvin Winbush)
    • Director
      • Atsuko Hirayanagi
    • Writers
      • Atsuko Hirayanagi(based on the short film by)
      • Boris Frumin
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      French certificate # 147467.
    • Connections
      Remake of Oh Lucy! (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      A Thousand Miles
      Performed by Vanessa Carlton

    User reviews29

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Search Across an Ocean, and Further Within
    Tokyo train station, overcast skies and a shout of "good bye" as a man jumps on the tracks in front of a train. Setsuko witnesses the suicide on the way to the office and her dull routine. She is middle-aged, lonely and unhappy. Perhaps she could snap like this. When Setsuko receives an invitation from her niece Mika to attend advanced English lessons, the classes provide unexpected light and warmth in her life. John, the foreign teacher, loosens Setsuko up with hugs, humor, role-play and a new nickname; Lucy. However, just as suddenly as John releases Setsuko from her funk, he disappears. Setsuko goes in search of him across an ocean, and goes even farther within herself.

    Combining humor with seriousness and sincerity, the film reveals the wonders of what travel can do. It takes us outside ourselves and reveals truths that would not have been revealed if we stayed in our bubbles. It shows us our strengths and weaknesses, the good and bad. The film also shows that the difference between Japan and America goes beyond language. The Japanese are generally not as outgoing as Americans. There is not much in the way of touching or hugs. The Japanese are good at wearing masks. People like Setsuko go unnoticed and suicide is a big problem. It is wonderful that the director is giving a voice to those like Setsuko. While the transitions between scenes are a little funky and the story could use development in places, it is a charming and interesting story. The actors are experienced and adept at their roles. Seen at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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    • Blue-Grotto
    • Oct 6, 2017

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 5, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Japan
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Nour films (France)
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Ồ Lucy!
    • Filming locations
      • Tokyo, Japan
    • Production companies
      • Matchgirl Pictures
      • Gloria Sanchez Productions
      • Meridian Content
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $375,391
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,569
      • Mar 4, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $600,145
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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