Etsuko, a Japanese woman in England, reflects on her daughter's suicide and Japan's post-WWII devastation in a haunting tale of memory and guilt.
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Etsuko, a Japanese woman in England, reflects on her daughter's suicide and Japan's post-WWII devastation in a haunting tale of memory and guilt.
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From the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature and author of the Booker Prize–winning novel The Remains of the Day Here is the story of Etsuko, a Japanese woman now living alone in England, dwelling on the recent suicide of her daughter.
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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No sexual content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Brief mentions of destruction and devastation post-WWII; not graphic.
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language depicted.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ characters or themes present.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult themes present.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Subtle cultural contrasts between Japan and England; not overt messaging.
Self-harm / suicide
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Central theme of a daughter's suicide; discussed in detail, though not graphically depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Hints of emotional suffering and trauma related to war and loss; not explicit.
Other
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