A refreshing, female-centered sports drama film with a unique central character and a realistic approach of the various social and familial challenges young people have to deal with, while fighting to realizing their dreams. Actress Lee Joo Young does a great job expressing the grit and determination needed for Soo In to fight through the various obstacles in front of her, both from the highly competitive all-male team and from her overbearing, intimidating mother, and instantly gains the audience’s heart rooting for her success.
A controversial, challenging, long and slow-paced, depressing, sometimes anticlimactic and disturbing, but inevitably engaging and very much compelling story and character study of a woman’s journey of self-discovery. At the same time, a cynical commentary about social media and role-playing, as well as about the desperation and deceit involved in the search for love. Screenwriter & director Iwai Shunji constantly creates more questions than the answers given, and somehow manages to exhaust emotionally his audience, even though the introduction of unexpected plot twists and the metaphors he uses keep the viewers completely invested. Definitely not for everyone, but probably a must-see for all those who love great cinematography, subtle acting, mysterious, complex and multilayered characters and some Japanese-style thought-provoking, out-of-the-box stories. And, of course, for the fans of Kuroki Haru who gave a magnificent performance!
What a beautiful, heartwarming, funny, sentimental, touching little gem! I couldn't stop smiling, laughing, tearing and crying while watching this wonderful grandma traveling through 90 years of her lifetime in one day. Meeting a series of her past-selves from childhood, adolescence, maturity and the moment she first met her husband, all in just one day. The most precious and delicious tangerines for the most special day of their life together.
A bittersweet, heartwarming story of two lonely, difficult to communicate and open up people, a father and his daughter, their relationship, reconciliation and bonding. Great performances and chemistry from Lee Yoo Young and Kang Shin Il, beautiful cinematography and colour palette.
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Actress Lee Joo Young does a great job expressing the grit and determination needed for Soo In to fight through the various obstacles in front of her, both from the highly competitive all-male team and from her overbearing, intimidating mother, and instantly gains the audience’s heart rooting for her success.
Screenwriter & director Iwai Shunji constantly creates more questions than the answers given, and somehow manages to exhaust emotionally his audience, even though the introduction of unexpected plot twists and the metaphors he uses keep the viewers completely invested.
Definitely not for everyone, but probably a must-see for all those who love great cinematography, subtle acting, mysterious, complex and multilayered characters and some Japanese-style thought-provoking, out-of-the-box stories. And, of course, for the fans of Kuroki Haru who gave a magnificent performance!
I couldn't stop smiling, laughing, tearing and crying while watching this wonderful grandma traveling through 90 years of her lifetime in one day.
Meeting a series of her past-selves from childhood, adolescence, maturity and the moment she first met her husband, all in just one day.
The most precious and delicious tangerines for the most special day of their life together.
Great performances and chemistry from Lee Yoo Young and Kang Shin Il, beautiful cinematography and colour palette.
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