Perhaps I was expecting too much from this movie adaptation, having Abe Hiroshi playing Yasuo, or maybe the whole beauty of this wonderful family story, with its wonderful depiction of father-son love and bonding, couldn't fit in this condensed version. Not that it was bad, far from it, but it felt more cheesy and overdramatic than the drama.
A gentle, beautiful family story centred around three half-sisters, their grieving, their confronting, communicating and reconciliating with their families, their bonding and finally coming to terms with their father.
A bittersweet coming-of-age story, almost documentaristic, depicting the emotional turmoil of a young girl and her family just before she leaves their isolated island to attend high school in a big city. Full of beautiful rural island scenes and cute little kids playing and singing wonderful traditional songs with their sanshins, this was an interesting and touching film.
An epic historical production, beautifully shot and acted, but too long and too heavy on the dialogues that is was sometimes hard to follow. Not for everyone, not an easy watch, but rewarding.
Not as good as its prequel, but still entertaining. This story was darker, more focused on the warfare than the characters, and many likable side-characters were missing.
With the impeccable Koreeda Hirokazu's slice-of-life signature, this drama was a breath of fresh air: sweet, light-hearted, colourful, poetic and very soothing. Ethereal cinematography full of warmth and simplicity, wonderful settings and lavish wardrobes, vivid characters with natural acting, and an extraordinary portrayal of the training and lifestyle of a Maiko House. A tribute to friendship, as well as to food preparation - how powerful and comforting they can be... Highly recommended!
A healing story of an aqua-phobic philosophy professor through swimming lessons from an agoraphobic, strict but caring instructor and some sharp-tongued elderly ladies. With a great balance between comedic and emotionally charged moments, some very powerful scenes and lines, and nice chemistry between the cast, this was a funny as well as heartwarming watch.
A crisp story of a lonely woman trying to find human connection and healing from her traumas and emotional holes. Peculiar storytelling, quiet and mundane filming, and slow pacing through bits of her, and the characters around her, life that could have been more engaging and consistent, never fully answering all questions imposed.
A bold, realistic and honest depiction of the sad love story between two modern girls and how their relationship gets tested from their circle and over time. A quiet, reserved indie film with a great performance from Lee Sang Hee.
A typical fluffy school romance (or grooming as a matter of fact) between a high school girl and a firefighter. So, not exactly an older man/younger woman romcom, but an adult/minor one tbh. If you're okay with this fact, you may find it entertaining...
A bittersweet coming of age story about two students, lonely and emotionally abused from their dysfunctional families, that find solace and somewhere to belong through their bonding.
A cute romance story set during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic isolation (which somehow feel like so long ago!). Too bubbly and beautified, but heartwarming nonetheless.
Cute and feel-good romcom about a financially and emotionally struggling yoga instructor and her strict, nagging landlady's son. Nothing groundbreaking, but an easy entertaining watch.
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Not that it was bad, far from it, but it felt more cheesy and overdramatic than the drama.
Full of beautiful rural island scenes and cute little kids playing and singing wonderful traditional songs with their sanshins, this was an interesting and touching film.
This story was darker, more focused on the warfare than the characters, and many likable side-characters were missing.
sweet, light-hearted, colourful, poetic and very soothing.
Ethereal cinematography full of warmth and simplicity, wonderful settings and lavish wardrobes, vivid characters with natural acting, and an extraordinary portrayal of the training and lifestyle of a Maiko House.
A tribute to friendship, as well as to food preparation - how powerful and comforting they can be...
Highly recommended!
With a great balance between comedic and emotionally charged moments, some very powerful scenes and lines, and nice chemistry between the cast, this was a funny as well as heartwarming watch.
Peculiar storytelling, quiet and mundane filming, and slow pacing through bits of her, and the characters around her, life that could have been more engaging and consistent, never fully answering all questions imposed.
Submarine subplot was the best and most impactful part.
A quiet, reserved indie film with a great performance from Lee Sang Hee.
So, not exactly an older man/younger woman romcom, but an adult/minor one tbh.
If you're okay with this fact, you may find it entertaining...
Tilda Swinton definitely owned this movie!
Too bubbly and beautified, but heartwarming nonetheless.
Nothing groundbreaking, but an easy entertaining watch.