Acting as a prequel, this short subject shows the life of Doraemon before traveling to the 20th century: how he was made, how he was partially broken, how he lost his ears, how he met the Nobi family and decides to return to the past to help Nobita.
Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.
Plot so thin, it passes unnoticed.
The film may be flawed, but its message is not.
Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.