Kumiko, The Treasure Hunter
Kumiko, The Treasure Hunter is a drama which explores the ideal that obsession can lead to disillusionment and a slow path to self destruction.
Kumiko (Rinko Kikuchi) lives a lonely and mundane life in Tokyo. Upon viewing a discarded copy of the American film Fargo, she obsesses the hidden fortune is real and embarks on a desperate quest to America in search of it. She loses touch with reality and fantasy leads to danger.
Scripted with just the right balance of humour and drama, audiences will anticipate the direction this film is taking. Comic elements stem from the delightful and quirky characters Kumiko meets on her journey, characters who are complete opposites to her.
Kumiko, The Treasure Hunter is an enjoyable film which thrives from its originality and good performances from a little known cast. (MM)
***1/2
Sydney Film Festival, Jun 9, State Theatre, 49 Market St, Sydney; Jun 10, Event Cinemas, 500-525 George St, Sydney, $19.50, sff.org.au
