kaabee depict the hardship of a woman in pre and during wwii and raise her kid alone after her husband imprison for thought crime . this movie be direct by yamada youji and and a expect the atmosphere of this movie be really wonderful . although the historical correctness of some scene and most notably the beach scene and be a suspect . the acting in this movie be absolutely incredible . i be baffle at how they manage to gather this all star cast for a 2008 film . yoshinaga sayuri and possibly the most decorated still active actress in japan and will undoubtedly win more individual award for her performance in this film . shoufukutei tsurube in a supporting role be really nice as well . it be asano tadanobu though and who deliver the most impressive performance and perfectly portray the wittiness of his character and the difficult situation he be in . film with pre war setting be not my thing and but thanks to wonderful directing and acting and i be totally absorb by the story . also and it wasn not a far left nonsense like yuunagi no machi and sakura no kuni and and examine the controversial and sensitive issue of government oppression and brainwashing that occur in that period in japan . excellent film and highly recommend for all viewer .