Amico is not like other children. Her endless energy and strange eccentricities made her abandoned at school, and she also encountered problems at home. When the painful family loss disrupted her seemingly idyllic seaside life, her loneliness would increase, but this did not prevent Amiko from inviting people into her world. Yusuke Mori's directorial debut is a confident and compassionate story about a child's imagination. This film balances sadness and joy, as well as harsh lessons and naive happiness - just like growth. It is crucial that Amico never forget who is the center of the story. The humorous and meticulous composition of the Japanese town, as well as the hopeful tenor of the film, make people think of the works of Naoko Ogigaki or Yasunari Hiragawa. The music of the upcoming ballad star Yihiko Qingye enriched the gentle and lazy atmosphere. As a young Amiko, Kana Osawa provided an exquisite and natural power performance. She appeared effortlessly. Her majesty and vitality carried huge weight, and ensured that the film would never fall into despair. In the face of tired adults and uncooperative classmates, Amiko's indomitable spirit has made us experience pain and mischievous fantasies, accompanied by an exciting music sequence, which will ensure that you will never listen to Kangga drums in the same way. From: https://iffr.com/en/iffr/2023/films/amiko
