I'm Kasumi Arimura's biggest fan so maybe my review is biased but then again, this is a really fun watch.

I like how unlike a lot of Japanese films on world war 2, this one doesn't really touch on which side is right or wrong nor does it promote Japan nationalism during the war.

Rather, it is more of a comedic take on 3 Italian sailors who happen to be stranded in Japan and treat as a semi Prisoner of War due to Italy's suddenly change of stance during WW2.

You have to give props to the acting by the 3 Italian guys. They are funny and yet, emotional at the same time. You just find yourself rooting for them somehow or other.

Kasumi is great as usual but Ninomiya actually surprised me here. I've watched a couple of his shows and I know he is quite an acclaimed actor but still, he's really good here as the Japanese commander who is tasked with supervising the 3 Italians.

It's a fun movie which is suitable for everyone and it's worth the watch.