I loved this film. I found myself wishing I could speak Japanese so that I could understand everything spoken without having to read through the subtitles because it was truly a visual feast. Whether you speak Japanese or not, I highly recommend this film and it is well worth the effort of reading through the subtitles. As a lesbian, I rarely come across convincing intimate scenes between women that are authentic and filled with genuine passion. This film had it all. I rarely watch anything twice and yet, I find myself longing to watch this film again...and so I will. It was simply beautiful and finely crafted.