Poison Berry in My Brain

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Movie: Poison Berry in My Brain (literal title)
Romaji: Nounai Poison Berry
Japanese: 脳内ポイズンベリー
Director: Yuichi Sato
Writer: Setona Mizushiro (manga)
Producer:
Cinematographer:
Release Date: May 9, 2015
Runtime:
Distributor: Toho
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Ichiko (Yoko Maki) is a 30-year-old unemployed woman. She meets Ryoichi (Yuki Furukawa) at a drinking establishment. Even though he is a lot younger than her, she can't forget him. Meanwhile, Ichiko has 5 different characters in her brain that governs her actions. The 5 characters are Yoshida (Hidetoshi Nishijima), Ishibashi (Ryunosuke Kamiki), Ikeda (Yo Yoshida), Hatoko (Hiyori Sakurada) and Kishi (Kazuyuki Asano). These 5 character then have a fierce meeting.

Yoshida presides over the meeting as the chairman. Ishibashi is the optimist. Ikeda is the pessimist. Hatoko is the character that lives in the moment and Kishi thinks about the past.

Notes

Based on manga series "Nounai Poison Berry" by Setona Mizushiro (first published February, 2010 in Japanese josei manga magazine Cocohana).

Cast



Yoko Maki	Yuki Furukawa	Songha
Ichiko Sakurai	Ryoichi Saotome	Ochi



Hidetoshi Nishijima	Ryunosuke Kamiki	Yo Yoshida	Hiyori Sakurada	Kazuyuki Asano
Yoshida	Ishibashi	Ikeda	Hatoko	Kishi

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2015 (19th) Fantasia Film Festival - July 14-Aug. 5, 2015 *North American Premiere
2015 (19th) Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival - July 16-26, 2015 - World Fantastic Cinema *Korean Premiere

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C Aug 09 2021 4:08 am totally agree with @felldowntherabbithole lol at the comments saying she shouldn't leave Yuki's character. He was obviously selfish, and she wasn't happy being in the relationship even though she loved him. I loved how the film ended instead of the heroine 'getting the guy'. She chose to be happy with herself. Such a good lesson

Tia May 26 2021 2:52 am I love this film and have wanted it on video since I saw it at the Montreal Film Festival. Where can I buy it?

Asmchii Sep 04 2020 11:55 am so, inside out 'inspired' from here? XD

Teeg May 08 2019 4:27 am So, Inside Out stole its basic premise for this, right?

lolo May 07 2018 9:56 am I haven't watched this movie...and I will just bc of Yuki. I am preparing myself after reading the comments below for a disappointing ending...which hopefully will not degrade my fond of Yuki.

felldowntherabbithole Jul 04 2017 4:20 pm I'm disappointed with those people placing their comments here saying they hated the ending because the lead heroine left Yuki. Wake up! This movie is such a breathe of fresh air. Based on what I'm reading from some of your comments you don't want her to leave Yuki because he's good looking. You know what, that's the only thing going on for him. Why should a good woman like Sakurai stay in a dysfunctional and damaging relationship? He's only pulling her down and he only likes her when he's the one getting all the good breaks. Sakurai accepted him in spite of his age, and lack of achievement and financial resources, with that being said, the only thing he can do for her is to be supportive and be proud of what she has accomplished. If he loves her, he will never get jealous of her success. If his feelings were true, it means he will rejoice with her happiness, but he never does because he is selfish. If the only reason you want to stay with Yuki is because he's good looking, well then, just proves to show why there are so many women in abusive relationships, they stay because of that person's good looks and they are worried they won't find someone else again. It's not love if you are being battered emotionally. It's not a waste to throw away a bad relationship, but it's a waste of your time to stay in one. Her brain cells decided to let Yuki go because they want her to be happy, that's what you called love. So I don't think anybody here should be disappointed with the ending. Yuki is good for nothing. She has given him plenty of allowances already.

Naomi Natalie Mar 04 2017 11:33 am I absolutely loved this movie. I loved Yuki Furukawa in Mischevious Kiss and stumbled onto this flick. I found it cute, funny and relatable. I swear the Hatoko character can take over from time to time when you see someone that you're attracted to. Lol. Love in your late 20's to early 30's isnt "easy". It can be stressful, especially when you feel like your working on a timer. It was interesting watching how the female lead develops from the beginning to end of the movie. I'm looking forward to seeing more movies by these actors. Really great work!

mina Nov 20 2016 1:49 pm this is like the webtoon "yumi's cells"

Mmeowrie Jul 23 2016 11:33 am At that 30 something age i think the girl should be matured enough to know her needs and not be easily blinded by love at first sight thing. She doesn't even know the guy well. I pity the guy bec the girl started it and ended it badly on the guy's part.. The guy doesn't want the girl to leave bec i think he needs someone to depend on - that's why he had relationship to older and successful women (my opinion). Ikeda's right for not starting the convo.

fritzy jane Apr 29 2016 8:54 pm It's been a while that i have seen a movie that made me come to my senses. it's interesting how it deviates from the conventional romcom thus, i love how logic was screaming to this movie.

very interesting! when you're 30 i swear you don't have time for drama and b*s*. you are not there to babysit a lover, you are there to grow old together. that moment when you finally realize that it's not all about skinship and attraction but more on being yourself while enjoying the feeling of being love and being inlove. hands down! and yeah... ~I am a big fan of Yoko and Yuki and they look superbly good together! <3

shows so much similarity with inside out, which i equally love. <3 i am a happy viewer! highly recommended!

psyche keiyh Apr 28 2016 4:01 am i would not leave yuki though.......

psyche keiyh Apr 28 2016 3:56 am i love this movie!!!!! and i hate yuki furukawa's character........ it made me laugh cry and relate. a must watch movie!!

Myra Apr 21 2016 5:34 pm I watched it last night since I really love yuki and kamiki but... kind a disappointed with it. I can't accept the fact that someone can leave yuki even though his character in the movie has so many flaws. :( (affected much)

Anyways, I'll have him all to myself, flaws and all.

Sayonara Feb 19 2016 3:51 am I'm not prefer the ending because the heroin only see in her perspective to end the relationship and NEVER CARE how the hero felt at the moment when he lost almost everything ;1) His studio (a place where he found all his idea)

                              2)LACK of talent, 
                              3)ALL OF HIS WORK DID'NT GET ANY ACHEIVMENT compare to the heroin and many thing. Then, she just totally want to end everything at that moment when the hero in his worst day ever.

ITS TOTALLY UNFAIR.

Yuki Hoshi Feb 14 2016 9:11 pm Arghh... hate the ending.. how can someone live guy like that.. ahhahaha.. but he do have anger management issue.. anyway... YUKI-KUN DAISUKI!!! Hountouni kakoii desu~ \(^_^)/

jaime Nov 27 2015 3:35 am interesting characters and meaningful plot!

Christine Oct 22 2015 9:35 am This is like the romcom josei version of Pixar's Inside Out haha

filmbeats Sep 20 2015 6:41 pm This is a pretty good and entertaining romcom that actually has some insight and isn't total fluff. Yoko Maki is great in the title role and shows some good comedic skills. Quite different from some of her more previous roles I've seen. Yuki Furukawa is as expected convincing as the love interest. The five actors who play different roles in the title character's head are the most entertaining.

Mikasa Ackerman Jun 01 2015 8:25 am Gahhhh it's yuki-san!! Omg. This must be a 'must watch movie'.

xinnia May 26 2015 3:31 am Though I'm not Japanese yet I enjoy Japanese movie so very much and tho one Is beyond my words.

april May 09 2015 3:00 am I love this movie, especially my idol YUKI FURUKAWA & YOKO MAKI....I love this so much 100% truly love this movie

kino Apr 20 2015 9:49 pm There are Nishijima Hidetoshi, Maki Yoko, Furukawa Yuki, and Kamikiiii~ Must watch this!! Btw, i just knew that this is the one they said similar to Disney's "Inside Out"

akira43h Mar 24 2015 3:15 pm Maki looks so young and pretty in this one...+ Yuki... I'm down for this one...

beni Mar 15 2015 8:38 pm I'd to watch this, seems interesting and funny

nantene Dec 28 2014 12:37 am Wow, it sounds interesting. I love Yoko Maki, she is great actress. And hey, there are Kamiki and Furuyuki too. Woah... tanoshii~~

Paradyta Dec 09 2014 6:52 pm The synopsis looks like indonesian movie called "belahan jiwa" in 2005, but in different approach. This woman has 5 defferent characters which consist of male and female character and it makes differentiation with "belahan jiwa". All right, im waiting for this movie

Anna Xie Nov 09 2014 2:16 pm Koniichuwa Yuki Furukawa watshi no namewa Anna desu um ano watshi anata aishteriu datte anata honto no kakuwi eto tsuyoku Hello yuki Furukawa My name is Anna and I Love you because you are really strong and handsome I hope you could meet me in the UK I know this kind of request is stupid but it would be really nice if you could I LOVE you even though you have already got a girlfriend but you are 13 years apart from me Hope you read my comment :-)

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