My Rainy Days

天使の恋 ‧ Movie ‧ 2009
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Sia
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May 2, 2016
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
It starts off a bit slow, the acting seems a bit stiff and ott at times but it those are very minor flaws. At the start the female MC seems catty, malicious and shallow but we quickly begin to see the cause for all of that and she has really nice character development. The relationship between the two MCs develops wonderfully and you are constantly left wondering what will happen next and where their relationship will end up. The atmosphere, soundtrack and cinematography is beautiful, in the end this movie made me so teary!! Easily one of my favs!
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sosopi
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Nov 4, 2023
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

Prepare yourself to cry

I came across this movie almost 10 years ago, when I was finishing high school and was feeling gloomy about my future. I decided to watch it because of one specific scene I saw on Tumblr, instantly I knew this would make me cry my eyes out and that was exactly what I needed at that point, but it also made me cheer up. The movie starts quite cheerful and it feels just like another high school love story, until all the characters personal issues starts to unfold, and it shows that everyone is living ther rainy days. However, by the end of it we realize that, despite of our decisions and actions in the past, no matter how bad they were, there's always a chance to become a better person and overcome those reiny days.
By the way, Nozomi Sasaki's acting in this movie is just amazing, she swings perfectly from cute to dramatic without overdoing it.

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ReikabLeu
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Apr 15, 2018
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Overall 8.5
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 8.0
A typical student - teacher love story? That's what I thought before I started watching this movie.But in actuality, it isn't.

It was somehow deep and you'd eventually care for the characters. They'd grow on you.

At first it doesn't look like much and I really did not expect anything but I am hoping it won't disappoint me. I'm glad, as it didn't.

You should definitely watch it. Your two hours will definitely not be wasted.


Full review at: elijahmaliksmom.wordpress.com
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nyxi
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Apr 28, 2024
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Overall 7.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 7.5
Music 7.5
Rewatch Value 6.5
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Umm...

Actually, I initially couldn't bear to continue this movie. At first, the female lead's character was so bad as that is one of the people I disdain the most. The peer pressure, gaslighting, etc., she did make me uncomfortable. So, I dropped it. Then, for some reason, I picked it up again.

I thought that the "Professor" would date her after she turned 18, a legal age. However, I was proved wrong lol. But then, I tried to understand him. He probably thought he didn't have much longer to live, so he pushed it. Otherwise, he couldn't contain his feelings, but as an adult who is 18 years older, he should have been rational. But then again, regardless of his reasons, I wished that he hadn't given the girl any hope, or maybe he could, but he should have firmly rejected her, considering his situation, their age gap, and her still being a minor. She might have experienced awful things at a young age which caused her to mature way too early, but that's the more reason.

I don't know what occurred that made him suddenly kiss her and take one closer step into the relationship as she even got into his house. Still, I was disappointed.

Though I'm glad that the female lead had character development, for some reason, it felt too sudden. I can understand why she cut off her previous relations, but not in a way that she suddenly became soft-hearted. For me, there should have been an additional drive that changed her step-by-step. Anyway, as for the acting, I don't know, I think it lacks a little.

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bowsrain
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Oct 9, 2014
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Overall 8.5
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 9.0
One of my favorite J-movies, I could watch it over and over and over again.
However, considering the fact that I haven't seen it in awhile, I gave 7/10 for music as I can't really remember the songs from the movie, except for the one at the ending, which was perfect and it just amplified the amazing ending.

EDIT (15-12-16):
Having recently seen a few scenes from this movie I was convinced I wouldn't like anymore, so I decided to rewatch it.
I spotted many flaws and story lines left open; the decisions characters make are easily justified without much of a struggle or anything else. However, I still loved the movie - I guess you could say it's just one of those guilty pleasures.

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SOSLuluzeira
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Apr 17, 2025
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Overall 7.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 10
Rewatch Value 7.0

Me tocou

Sendo bem sincera, comecei My Rainy Days sem grandes expectativas. Só me interessei quando vi nas tags “age gap” e “forbidden love”, e confesso, a diferença de idade entre os protagonistas me surpreendeu.

Ainda assim, não foi algo que me incomodou, até porque já vi casais com distâncias muito maiores de idade. O curioso é que o filme acabou me conquistando. Achei ótimo, apesar de algumas falhas que impediram uma nota mais alta.

Começando pelos pontos que me incomodaram: quando um filme escala atores medianos em sua totalidade, a gente consegue aceitar melhor a atuação nivelada. O problema é quando se coloca um ator experiente para contracenar com novatos ainda verdes, a disparidade salta aos olhos. E foi exatamente o que aconteceu aqui. O ator que interpreta o professor é um veterano incrível, com presença e sensibilidade de sobra, enquanto o restante do elenco jovem claramente está em início de carreira. Nas cenas em que eles dividem espaço, a diferença de nível fica gritante — não chega a estragar a experiência, mas tira um pouco da imersão.

Outro ponto que pesa negativamente: o roteiro tenta abordar temas demais em pouco tempo. Bullying, suicídio, estupro, aborto, prostituição adolescente, relação proibida, câncer terminal… todos assuntos densos e pesados, que mereciam mais tempo e profundidade para serem tratados com o cuidado necessário. A sensação é que o filme tentou abraçar o mundo e, claro, acabou tratando a maioria dos temas de forma superficial. Tenho certeza que My Rainy Days funcionaria muito melhor no formato de drama.

Também me incomodou a ausência quase total de adultos. Tirando o professor, todos os homens adultos que aparecem são apenas clientes da prostituição adolescente, o que cria uma visão distorcida e incômoda do mundo adulto. E onde estavam os pais dessas meninas? Às vezes parecia que todas moravam sozinhas, completamente emancipadas. Nem na escola vemos qualquer autoridade além dos alunos. Isso tudo contribuiu para uma “adultificação” das adolescentes, muitas vezes retratadas como mulheres independentes, o que cria um tom estranho diante da história que se quer contar.

Mas apesar de tudo isso, eu gostei muito do filme.

A fotografia é linda, tem aquele estilo dramático, típico do cinema japonês, bem trabalhado e esteticamente agradável. Jamais diria que é um filme de 2009, visualmente ele é muito atual.

A trilha sonora também é um espetáculo à parte. Escolhida com cuidado, transmite vida e sensações com intensidade, você sente o mundo daquelas meninas através da música.

Sobre o romance em si: entendo as críticas, mas achei o relacionamento entre os protagonistas fundamental para o que a história queria passar. Ela, uma adolescente de 17 anos, vibrante, impulsiva, cheia de vida e vontade de sentir tudo intensamente. Ele, um professor de 37, solitário e com um diagnóstico terminal de câncer cerebral, que já havia desistido de viver. A dinâmica entre os dois é justamente o que faz a trama funcionar. Ela o lembra de como é bom estar vivo. Não há qualquer traço de malícia no que existe entre eles — é algo puro, sincero, contrastando com os relacionamentos tóxicos e abusivos com os quais ela estava acostumada enquanto se prostituía. Ver ele se apaixonando novamente pela vida, à medida que se aproxima dela, foi tocante.

E que atuação! O personagem dele é doce, contido, um homem estranho ao mundo e com péssimas habilidades sociais, enquanto ela é popular, extrovertida, cheia de carisma. A diferença entre eles, tanto de idade quanto de energia, é o que faz com que os dois se completem. A maneira como o filme abordou a doença dele me emocionou demais, chorei tudo que dava pra chorar. A forma como ele lida com o medo, a morte, a esperança… tudo foi retratado com tanta sensibilidade que me tocou profundamente.

O final me pareceu muito satisfatório e coerente com o tom do filme. Não é o típico romance proibido que apela para a polêmica pela polêmica. My Rainy Days é, acima de tudo, um drama sensível sobre dor, redenção e renascimento. Com todos os seus tropeços, ainda assim me deixou com o coração cheio. Se não fosse pelos problemas que citei, teria facilmente recebido uma nota ainda mais alta.

Recomendo, especialmente para quem curte dramas com peso emocional.

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