This one not a linear story line unlike Kore eda's previous movies that i have enjoyed. Miss a scene in between and you will be confused throughout.
This movie beautifully explores the innocence of a child and their inner conflicts, specially of a boy growing up without having a father figure.
Their are different perpectives involved in the movie revolving around how the inner conflicts of the kid affects other people around it. All in all the movie was a great watch. GO FOR IT, if you haven't yet