Glasses (2007)
An overworked career woman leaves her life in the city for an island vacation only to encounter eccentric local inhabitants.
What people think about Glasses
Glasses is special because it treats “getting away from it all” not as a punchline, but as a gentle recalibration of the soul, finding comedy and meaning in the spaces most movies rush past. With a serene, minimalist touch, it lets quiet moments breathe—sunlit landscapes, unhurried conversations, and the kind of expressive cinematography that makes you feel the island air in your lungs. The humor is subtle and charming, arriving like a knowing smile rather than a gag, and the drama lands softly but deeply as the noise of city life fades into perspective. If you need big plot twists or constant momentum, it may feel too hushed, but if you’re craving a contemplative escape that’s both funny and quietly profound, this one is a small, beautiful vacation in itself.
Glasses (2007) is aiming for an offbeat, mood-first comedy-drama about burnout and escape, using an island full of oddballs as a kind of surreal reset button. The problem is it often feels like it’s drifting on vibes rather than telling a story, with dialogue and encounters that can come off more nonsensical than meaningful. If you need clear character growth, a satisfying plot, or even jokes that reliably land, this may feel slow, underdeveloped, and a bit self-impressed. But if you’re happy to treat it like a quirky, minimalist hangout film—more atmosphere than momentum—you might find its gentle strangeness oddly relaxing.
Cast
Crew
- Director
- Naoko Ogigami
- Writers
- Naoko Ogigami
- Cinematography
- Tanimine Noboru
Details
- Released
- September 22, 2007
- Language
- Japanese
- Studio
- Nikkatsu Corporation, Paradise Cafe, Shasha Corporation
- IMDb
- tt1016307






