Drama · Crime
The Cinderella Addiction
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.
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Top Cast
Tao Tsuchiya
Koharu Fukuura
Kei Tanaka
Daigo Izumisawa
Coco
Hikari Izumisawa
Ryo Ishibashi
Masaaki Fukuura
Anna Yamada
Chinatsu Fukuura
Gin Pun Chou
Michiyo Izumisawa
Bokuzo Masana
Kameoka
Wako Ando
Koharu's Friend
Directed by
Ryohei Watanabe
Production
THE KLOCKWORX
C&I entertainment
Culture Entertainment
TBS GLOWDIA
Tsutaya Bookstore
Nippan Group HoldingsReviews
Alunauwie
8/106/26/2026
*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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