[Kiraware Matsuko No Issho], translated as [Memories Of Matsuko], is a wonderful film from 2006 by Tetsuya Nakajima, the director of [Shimotsuma Story], aka [Kamikaze Girls].

It's visually stunning, and focused on the trials and travails of a young woman (played by Miki Nakatani), searching for love and a perfect life. The real joy is in the humor and fantasy sequences that punctuate the tragedy - look for music cameos by Bonnie Pink, Kaela Kimura, and more. Overall, it's a highly entertaining package.

The contest is now over, and one person has won a brand new, shrinkwrapped, Japanese version of this DVD, purchased by me especially for this contest. That person is:

Eric E.

The winner will be sent further instructions shortly. Look for more contests pretty soon - let me know if you have any suggestions about cool things to win (considering what I cover on this website).

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