“私の「名づけ親(ゴッドファーザー)」は3人のホームレスでしたー。”
新宿の裏通り界隈を根城にするホームレスの中年男性ギン、オカマのハナ、家出娘のミユキはクリスマス・イヴの夜、ゴミ置き場に捨てられた赤ん坊を発見。ギンは赤ん坊を警察に届けようとするが、子どもを育てることが夢だったハナは赤ん坊を勝手に《清子》と命名し、自分たちで親探しをしようと決める。だが、手がかりになりそうなものは赤ん坊と一緒にあったわずかな写真と名刺だけ。翌日、3人は写真の場所を探して歩き回る。
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An unlikely triumvirate of homeless folks discover an abandoned baby whilst scavenging through the rubbish of their downtown Tokyo district. What to do? Well this trio - a drag queen who has seen better days, one who has a bit of a penchant for the gin and the young runaway girl "Miyuki" set out to try and repatriate this Christmas baby - come what may! They don't have much to go on, but determine to painstakingly follow what little clues they have in the hope that they can identify the mother of this pitiful bundle. Along the way, we find ourselves in a semi-comical environment as the three make progress - almost despite themselves. Confused, yes? Muddled? Yes, that too - but the sum of the three individuals proves to be worth far more than the value of each part. They function as a team because they shouldn't - and that is where much of the humour and the potency of the drama comes from. The animation is stylish and the hues and shades are particularly effective at illustrating their environment and at complimenting the humorous elements of their detective work. For some, 2022 attitudes may show up some of the character cracks that would have been groundbreaking at the start of this new millennium, but given it was made when it was - it tackles quite a few issues with a candour - and vivacity - that all works well to create an entertaining, charming and at times just a little thought-provoking animation.
