In einem Massagesalon in Flushing, Queens, kämpfen Amy und Didi um Romantik, Glück und die Verpflichtungen ihrer Familie, die Tausende von Kilometern von zu Hause entfernt ist. Trotz der körperlichen und emotionalen Belastung, die ihre Arbeit mit sich bringt, haben die beiden Frauen eine undurchdringliche Schwesternschaft aufgebaut, die tragischerweise zusammenbricht, als am Mondneujahrstag eine Katastrophe eintritt.

 

On a small Japanese island, life revolves around the changing seasons. Winter is time for ice hockey at school, but Takuya isn’t too thrilled about it. His real interest lies in Sakura, a figure skating rising star from Tokyo, for whom he starts to develop a genuine fascination. Coach and former champion Arakawa, spots potential in Takuya, and decides to mentor him to form a duo with Sakura for an upcoming competition. As winter persists, feelings grow, and the two children form an harmonious bond. But even the first snow eventually melts away.

A touching and simple story
Variety

Okuyama constructs a quiet narrative carried by charm.
The Hollywood Reporter