Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

Tsuneo is a university student who works part-time at a mahjong parlour. He becomes aware of local rumors concerning an elderly woman who pushes a baby carriage through the streets, with some speculating that she is transporting illegal goods. After a chance encounter involving the carriage, Tsuneo meets a young woman named Josee who is unable to walk. The two form a friendship, and Tsuneo finds himself falling in love with her.

Directed by Isshin Inudo, this romantic drama is the first of four films listed in his career. The movie features a cast including Satoshi Tsumabuki as Tsuneo and Chizuru Ikewaki as Josee. The screenplay was written by Aya Watanabe, and the film was produced by Shinji Ogawa and Osamu Kubota through production companies such as Hakuhodo and Asmik Ace Entertainment.

The film earned 1 million USD at the worldwide box office. It has received positive feedback from audiences, holding a rating of 7.3/10 on IMDb based on 2,500 votes and a score of 6.9/10 on TMDB from 56 votes.