Book 22: “Strangers” by #TaichiYamada.

I wanted to read the book before watching “All of Us Strangers”. The protagonist is straight and it’s set in Japan. The dialogue and dynamic with his parents was old-timey; not in a good way. But I suppose this was the author’s way of telegraphing the difference between past/present/the amorphous events of this story. Had to read the ending a few times to get it. The movie is an improvement, which is a rare thing.

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Screenwriter Taichi Yamada dies at 89

Yamada is known for popular TV dramas such as 'Fuzoroi no Ringotachi' and 'Otokotachi no Tabiji.'

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‘All of Us Strangers’ Is a Joyful Fantasy and a Tragic Gut Punch

Andrew Haigh's devastating new movie features a romance between characters played by heartthrobs Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott.

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