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The Cinderella Addiction
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The Cinderella Addiction

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User Score11 ratings
TMDB 6.616+20211h 54mJapanese
DramaCrime

Synopsis

Fukuura Koharu works at a child welfare office and plunges into despair overnight. Then she meets Daigo, a private-practice doctor raising his 8-year-old daughter on his own. She resolves to build a happy household, but things don't go as expected.

Director
Ryohei WatanabeFrom TMDB credits
Studio
THE KLOCKWORX6 production companies
Release
February 5, 2021Released
Box Office
$421,202

Top Cast

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Tao Tsuchiya
Tao Tsuchiya
Koharu Fukuura
Kei Tanaka
Kei Tanaka
Daigo Izumisawa
Coco
Hikari Izumisawa
Ryo Ishibashi
Ryo Ishibashi
Masaaki Fukuura
Anna Yamada
Anna Yamada
Chinatsu Fukuura
Gin Pun Chou
Gin Pun Chou
Michiyo Izumisawa
Bokuzo Masana
Bokuzo Masana
Kameoka
Wako Ando
Wako Ando
Koharu's Friend

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Reviews

From TMDB users
Alunauwie
Jun 26, 2026

*Melancholy* offers a thought-provoking psychological drama that reimagines the Cinderella archetype to explore trauma, family, and the fragile pursuit of an ideal life through subtle storytelling and strong character development. While its unsettling perspective and unconventional ending may not resonate with every viewer, the natural performances, meaningful symbolism, and carefully crafted details leave a lasting emotional impact. Overall, it is a quietly powerful film that is worth watching for those who appreciate reflective, character-driven dramas. BY ALUNAUWIE

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