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Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times: Enriched by Mutsuo Naganuma's velvety photography, the director's restrained emotional grammar is surprisingly affecting. Read more
David Fear, Time Out: The film's comparisons of one woman's suffering to one nation's social descent aren't well drawn enough to escape its own melodramatic pitfalls. Read more
John Hartl, Seattle Times: Partly because they're relatively rare, homefront movies usually offer a fresh perspective on the tragedies of World War II. That's the case once more with Kabei: Our Mother, a sad and stirring drama from the other side of the Pacific. Read more
V.A. Musetto, New York Post: For those who prefer movies of substance, there are alternatives -- and I don't mean Terminator Salvation. Read more
Russell Edwards, Variety: Shows the Shochiku journeyman's prowess in hitting the right buttons to move Japanese auds. Read more
Nick Pinkerton, Village Voice: Old workhorse Yamada delivers the solar plexus emotional hit of a tragic telegram with precision that shows a lifetime's practice, turning Hallmarkisms sublime. Read more