Daughters

Written By Apo July 1, 2026 Add Comment

Daughters

Two women are flat-mates and friends in Tokyo. One is an event manager and the other works in the world of fashion marketing. The result shows that one is pregnant one day. The woman decides to give birth out of wedlock. It is a major decision, which is the harbinger of not just a change in their lives, but also their relationship.

Movie Information

Release Date	2020-09-18
Runtime	105 Minutes
Language	JA
Rating	7.6/10

Story Summary

In contemporary Tokyo, two close friends share a modest apartment while navigating demanding careers—one as an event manager, the other in fashion marketing. Their routine lives are upended when one discovers she is pregnant and chooses to raise the child as a single mother. The decision triggers a cascade of emotional adjustments, testing the strength of their friendship and forcing both women to confront societal expectations, personal ambitions, and the evolving definition of family.

Review

Daughters offers an intimate portrait of modern womanhood, balancing the pressures of career ambition with the vulnerability of unexpected motherhood. The film’s understated direction lets the nuanced performances of 三吉彩花 and 阿部純子 drive the narrative, creating a relatable tension between personal desire and cultural norm. While the pacing occasionally lingers, the authentic dialogue and Tokyo’s urban backdrop lend the story a grounded realism that resonates long after the credits roll.