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Brightening up a life
I just finished watching Lighting Up the Stars, and it was such a lovely father-daughter dynamic. One of the most touching details for me was when Xiaowen got lost and actually remembered the address San Mei made her memorize before she left. That scene really hit me emotionally.When San Mei secretly gave the little girl back to her mother without telling his friends, they all got furious with him. With that big argument—and then on top of that, the sudden news of his father passing away—I honestly thought everything was going to turn into a mess and go downhill again. But it was a really beautiful finale; I’m so glad she didn't have to separate from her mother either. It wasn't overly dramatic or sappy, but since I’ve been watching too many political and comedy shows lately, this sweet emotional touch was exactly what I needed.
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hard-headed kid and a former useless man who just got out of prison turn into a great dad
I randomly picked this movie because I couldn't sleep and didn't know what to watch, but it turned out to be one of the few good decisions I've made in my life. At first, I thought, "Hmm, that kid is so annoying," and "That man is too harsh and doesn't care about anyone else," but I came to love them both deeply.What I love about this movie is the bond between the characters. The child is overly protective of the people she deeply cares about. Whenever she tried to protect San Mei, I got teary-eyed. Oh, to be loved and protected just like she protected him, despite not being related by blood. You can really see San Mei's development from not liking the kid because she's so annoying, which is valid, to giving the kid everything she wanted. Also, I was so amazed by the kid's acting skills. She's so good at her job, lmao. She's cute when she smiles, you would also feel emotional if she cries, and you would feel mad if she's mad.
I'm not the type of viewer who gets deeply attached to shows, but I was disappointed when it ended. I need more. I want to see them hang out, play, and tease each other.
I might be biased in rating this since I can relate to it, but it's really good if you like seeing a hard-headed kid and a former useless man who just got out of prison turn into a great dad. It's heartwarming to watch someone who didn't care about their life before suddenly find something they want to protect and care about.
Additionally, the movie touches on themes of death, as the main character's job involves working with dead bodies. While we often see this as dirty or disgusting, I think it's an honorable job that deserves appreciation.
So, if you're looking for a good movie that will make you cry and has a great story, you should check this out. You won't regret it. This is a good movie about life and death.
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Bonds beyond blood relation.
Nobody tells a kid how to deal with death. While they are still wrapping their heads around the situation, they hardly grasp the emotions and impact of losing someone close to them.It wacks your soul, where you see a meaningful and heart warming bond between people who aren't related by blood. The movie evolves around deaths, so can be disturbing and an uneasy watch at times.
It's a rare sight to see ML's job being of funeral service so it adds a unique touch to the story and also how it was inculcate in the movie.
I loved the dynamic between San Mei & Xiao Wen, which was the main highlight🤧✋🏻So many moments between them which had me sobbing, I've to say!
The story was heartwarming, and made me sob a bit as well. And the end was wrapped, very well too ♡
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