When the bubble burst in Japan, the economy was plunged into chaos. Japan crumbled. With an aging population and a declining economy, we’re facing the same crisis we see in Moe no Suzaku. History repeats itself.

Moe no Suzaku is a quiet masterpiece that captures the heartbreak of Japan’s economic collapse after the bubble burst. Naomi Kawase’s poetic direction paints a haunting portrait of loss, change, and resilience in a small, rural community. With its timeless themes of economic decline and aging populations, the film feels eerily relevant today.