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Atsuko Hirayanagi

Born August 2, 1975 · Nagano, Japan (age 51)

Atsuko Hirayanagi was born in Nagano and raised in Chiba, Japan. She is an MFA graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts Asia. Her thesis film, Oh Lucy! (short), received more than 30 awards around the globe. Oh Lucy! is her debut feature film.

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A lonely, chain-smoking office lady in Tokyo falls for her teacher when she decides to take English lessons. When her teacher disappears, she sets out on a journey to find him.

Setsuko, a 55-year-old single 'office lady' in Tokyo, is given a blonde wig and a new identity, 'Lucy,' by her young unconventional English instructor. 'Lucy' awakens desires Setsuko never knew she had. When the instructor suddenly disappears, Setsuko must come to terms with what remains--herself.

Modern Love Tokyo · 2022

Modern Love Tokyo

★ 6.82022

SeriesDrama

This seven-episode anthology features a cast of leading actors and depicts various forms of "love," such as love almost forgotten, love between sons and mothers, and love that transcends borders.

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A lonely, chain-smoking office lady in Tokyo falls for her teacher when she decides to take English lessons. When her teacher disappears, she sets out on a journey to find him.

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Modern Love Tokyo · 2022

Modern Love Tokyo

★ 6.82022

SeriesDrama

This seven-episode anthology features a cast of leading actors and depicts various forms of "love," such as love almost forgotten, love between sons and mothers, and love that transcends borders.

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