Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko
7.1/10
Rating
97 min
Runtime
2021
Release Year
Ayumu Watanabe
Director
Cast
Shinobu Otake, Cocomi, Natsuki Hanae, Ikuji Nakamura, Izumi Ishii
Quick Synopsis
Nikuko, a confident and outspoken single mother, lives with her thoughtful and imaginative daughter Kikuko in a quiet harbor town. While Nikuko's bold behavior often embarrasses Kikuko, who is focused on fitting in and dealing with the typical challenges of middle school, their close relationship is tested when a surprising secret from Nikuko's past comes to light, threatening to change their lives.
Detailed Synopsis of Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko
Brash single mother Nikuko is well-known for her bold spirit, much to the embarrassment of Kikuko, her pensive yet imaginative daughter. In contrast to her mother, Kikuko wants nothing more than to fit in as she navigates the everyday social dramas of middle school. Life in the harbor is peaceful until a shocking revelation from the past threatens to uproot the pair's tender relationship.
