Hoarder On The Border

A promising pianist, Ritsuki (SHINODA Ryo), develops unexplained hand tremors, forcing him to abandon his musical career. Naturally devastated and lost, he seeks a new path in life.  After some attempts at job hunting, Ritsuki gets a job – a clearing service for hoarder houses. With the help of a quirky boss and dedicated colleagues, Ritsuki’s cleaning career begins seemingly without fault, except that he not only confronts mountains of clutter but also unravels dark secrets behind the clients he encounters.

Directed by KAYANO Takayuki, a rising talent, this heart-warming comedy provides a genuine yet comical portrayal of the lives of individuals who can’t let go of their possessions. Presented in an omnibus-style format featuring multiple interconnected narratives, the film conveys these stories with humour and emotion, shedding light on the lives of people on the fringes of Japanese society.

ゴミ屋敷をテーマに六つの物語が展開するコミカルなオムニバス作品。手の震えが原因でピアニストのキャリアを断たれた白高は、チラシで見掛けたゴミ屋敷専門の清掃業会社で働き始める。さまざまな事情を抱えた依頼者たちが次々に白高の前に現れるが、依頼者が捨てられないものは過去なのか、自由なのか。白高はゴミ屋敷から人生を学んでいく。

(Special thanks to Eikoku News Digest)