Investigations

March 6, 2026

Non-ko (2008) 1080p -

Two years after the launch of the UK’s Invest in Women Taskforce, its flagship fund of funds is yet to deploy any capital


Amy Lewin

8 min read

The Bootstrap 4F team at the London Stock Exchange, April 2025

Non-ko (2008) 1080p -

Critics have praised the film as a successful portrait of isolation and disappointment, capturing the specific sentiment of a woman in her 30s who feels like life has passed her by.

The 2008 Japanese film (also known as Nonko 36-sai (kaji-tetsudai) or Nonko, 36 Years Old ) is a character-driven drama that features an empathetic and direct portrait of a social outsider. Key Film Details Non-Ko (2008) 1080p

While the film deals with themes of failure and "no-win" situations, it maintains a humorous tone that keeps it from being purely depressing. Critics have praised the film as a successful

Amy Lewin

Amy Lewin is Sifted’s editor and host of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast . Follow her on X, LinkedIn and Bluesky

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