Suzume Katagura is an ordinary housewife. Her husband has been sent overseas on business, and although he phones her regularly, he is more concerned with the health and welfare of his pet turtle. The days pass by monotonously... It is as though no one pays her any attention - even her husband. "Does anyone notice me? Will I just get old and die?" These thoughts scare Suzume... The ordinariness of her life is interrupted one day when she spots a flier in the stairwell advertising for spies! Intrigued, Suzume phones the number. Three days later, Suzume is instructed to go to a run-down apartment. She is greeted by a man and a woman - he is unemployed, and she is a shopping mall announcer. They claim to be spies working for a foreign state. Just like Suzume, they are ordinary people with ordinary lives. The couple persuades Suzume to become a spy too. They virtually force the 5 million yen first mission fee onto Suzume, and so begins her life as a spy! Edit Translation
- English
- Español
- magyar / magyar nyelv
- dansk
- Native Title: 亀は意外と速く泳ぐ
- Also Known As: Kame wa igai to hayaku oyogu , Turtles Are Surprisingly Fast Swimmers
- Screenwriter & Director: Miki Satoshi
- Genres: Comedy, Crime
Cast & Credits
- Ueno Juri Main Role
- Aoi YuKujaku Ogitani / "Peacock"Support Role
- Fuse EriKugitani EtsukoSupport Role
- Iwamatsu RyoKugitani ShizuoSupport Role
- Kaname JunKatoSupport Role
- Matsushige Yutaka[Ramen chef]Support Role
Reviews
Interesting movie!!
This movie emphasises how perspective can really change your outlook on life, and how the one's ordinary life can actually feel exciting just through a change in mindset. It makes me think about what actual makes us happy - is it our environment or mindset? The movie's ending was a little too underwhelming after the great buildup of suspense, and I was a little disappointed with it. But I think its part of the charm of the movie as it shows that not everything in life goes how we would want it to, but there is a special uniqueness in continuing our everyday monotonous life. This idea is quite sound and the execution made it very clear.The cinematography and shots were pleasant and unintruding, making it a slow-paced but pleasant watch. Like many other movies around this time, it is calming and the music is not too intruding.
I would someday rewatch this if I feel revising my mindset.
7/10 and I would recommend this for those who want a relaxed but slightly thought-provoking movie.



















