A slow-paced, melancholic story about two people trying to move on in life, after the loss of their lover and best friend, respectively. The beautiful scenery of Jeju Island and the healing power of the sea, with its enchanting waves and breeze, were definitely the biggest plus.
One of the most emotional, heartwarming and fulfilling dramas of this spring! A ray of sunshine, a glimpse of a rainbow after a stormy raining day. Highly recommended.
Painfully breathtaking snowy landscapes of the Antarctic wilderness, a wonderful score from Joe Hisashi, a realistic fight for survival, and an almost natural character development and romance, make this movie feel sincere and really worth watching.
This delicate semi-autobiographical debut is a sad, but not depressing story about mortality and the changes in family relationships and balance induced by a terminal illness. Beautiful landscapes and colouring are among the pros, the dislocation of time and the somewhat confusing blending of reality and imaginary are among the cons.
A nuanced and very emotional omnibus special about different women facing their fears, frustrations, inner struggles, broken dreams and suppressed emotions, as well as their journey through some needed confrontations, reconciliations, acceptance, separations and moving on in their lives. Beautiful cinematography and music, great performances - especially from Seo Hyun.
A sad, surreal story, serving as a social commentary about mental health and Japan’s current state of mental healthcare, through the eyes of a young girl named Ako. Though the film's experimental narrative was rather monotonous and lost in its symbolism, Ako's battling between consciousness and hallucinations, as well as her failed attempts for human connection and bonding, still leave a strong impression.
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The beautiful scenery of Jeju Island and the healing power of the sea, with its enchanting waves and breeze, were definitely the biggest plus.
Gibo to Musume no Blues
Okusama wa, Tori Atsukai Chui
Hotaru no Hikari
Cyborg She
Our Little Sister
and made it enjoyable.
Good job, dear @Peppersqueak :)
A ray of sunshine, a glimpse of a rainbow after a stormy raining day.
Highly recommended.
Beautiful landscapes and colouring are among the pros, the dislocation of time and the somewhat confusing blending of reality and imaginary are among the cons.
Beautiful cinematography and music, great performances - especially from Seo Hyun.
Though the film's experimental narrative was rather monotonous and lost in its symbolism, Ako's battling between consciousness and hallucinations, as well as her failed attempts for human connection and bonding, still leave a strong impression.