Ima, ai ni yukimasu (Be with You, Japan, 2004) is a story about Takumi and his son Yuji life after losing wife/mother Mio. Takumi isn’t the best cook and all that good around the house but Yuji understands and tries to encourage him. A story was left for Yuji that one day Mio would return during the rain season. Both Yuji and Takumi start to believe it and then it happens, Mio returns. However she is put back on Earth only for the duration of the rainy season and has no memory. Takumi and Yuji help her rebuild her memories through stories and objects. The film portrays the love of a family blossoming.
Beautifully shot and excellently acted this film was very moving. The joy of Takumi and Yuji upon Mio’s return is well thought out and the stories of the past work wonderfully. I really enjoyed this film and avoided boredom throughout it’s long 120 minutes.