I'd have to admit the gorgeous face of the lead star Rin Takanashi got me distracted, for most part of the film, as instead of focusing on the story I tend to focus on her face. Nevertheless, I found the movie interesting and with cinematic techniques that only Director Kiarostami can do.  The professor Takashi, played by Tadashi Okuno, takes on the role of protector and friend of Akiko (Takashi)  and  his character is a stand-out for the wisdom and humor every now and them.  Check out this film if you haven't  seen it yet and be taken away with the film's innate uniqueness.