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Car Marketing, Silence Outsold It All

This short film doesn’t chase after plot twists, layered backstories, or emotional dialogue. It barely uses dialogue at all—just fragmented radio transmissions floating through the dark, pulling the viewer along without ever spelling things out. And that’s the point

It clocks in under 15 minutes—closer to 8 or 9 without credits—but that brevity is part of its strength. There’s no need for a drawn-out narrative. The brand behind this short understood that less can be more, especially when silence, precision, and perspective do the heavy lifting. Rather than a traditional story, the film presents a concept: presence, tension, and technology in motion. The vehicle becomes the lead character. The camera—mounted on the car—becomes the narrator

There’s no mistaking this for a regular commercial. It’s marketing, yes, but done with discipline and intent. No flashy slogans, no staged voiceovers, no characters spelling out the product’s benefits. The car simply drives. It watches. It reacts. And in doing so, it tells a story that’s sleek and unsettling

What stands out isn’t just the car-cam technique or the eerie night-time atmosphere. What matters more is how seriously the creators took storytelling. This could’ve easily become just another ad with jump cuts and hashtags. But instead, it lands somewhere closer to cinema—a self-contained piece that respects attention spans and visual intelligence. It’s not made to sell in the traditional sense. It’s made to engage. And it works

Especially among younger viewers, this struck a chord. It’s fast, stylish, and different—almost like a “snack movie.” A bite-sized film that proves a brand can step into cultural storytelling and still stay on-brand. Not everything has to be a feature-length statement. Sometimes, 9 minutes is enough to leave a lasting impression

Overall, this short movie doesn’t entertain conventionally. It doesn’t try to. Instead, it demonstrates. Not just what a car can do—but what branded content can become. Bold. Minimal. Smart

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Japanese cinema is an Art.

_From melody to reality check_

"Bro I'll cryy!!, i can't take this movie anymore, this movie is so sugar and sweet and Everything "

This was my reaction while watching the movie many little things i got attracted to and related to from the bread fall to the girl being an university student and following all those cute hobbies of reading watching videos movies and everything.

This was me texting my friend while watching:

"Do you know akshat when the plot is going so well and you love it everything is going all happy and sweet and fine and you know there's a bad struck that is coming your way, then never i really don't wanna watch more 😭😭😭😭 JUST END THE MOVIE JUST END IT, IAM HAPPY JUST TILL HERE DON'T MOVE IT FORWARD, I DON'T WANNA WATCH MORE!!"

One point watching the movie this was a really great experience because there was no electricity at my house and the whole house was pitch dark so i wrote a little note for myself : " Very cinematic moment for me cuz theres no light in house and it's dark im watching the movie and the feeling is exceptional"

WHENEVER THEY WRITE YEARS LIKE IT ALWAYS USE TO GIVE ME HEART ATTACKS !! LIKE BRUH!! 2016-2017-2018 WHY ARE YOU JUMPSCARING ME IAM GONNA CRY I KNOW SOMETHING BAD IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN.

It's very harsh bro, adult life is very harsh im scared

I understand the main character while im not one but im not the well existed protagonist either....

Both the couple understood each other very much and from within but life put them at place which led to bad things come to existence...., I know they could have saved it but there was so many moments that i couldn't take anyone side cuz both felt correct in their own prespective it was very sad to watch them from being happy and sweet and light enjoying their life hobbies and watching things they like and all the mangas and spending good times to transition of adult harsh adult life which is very sad to see..
From movies and mangas to utility bills.. life throw us at situation we never dream of...

As she said "The beginning is the beginning of the end"

Every little things they documented they pointed out every little things that makes one happy, that gives meaning to life.

Very exceptional movie, a full rollercoaster imo. It'll take you to places, take you to spaces take you to cases you never thought seen or wanna be and not wanna be in at the same.. time.

It was so relatable i wanna say so many things but i forget so many things cuz of my ocd adhd and short term memory, i just wanna say it was an amazing experience and got to learn and enjoy so many things togeather.
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From the documentation to execution it's an piece and peace of art and the heart♥️
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I've reached the end, THANK YOU TO THE CREATOR WHO CREATED THIS MOVIE AND THE PRODUCTION TEAM VERY EXCEPTIONAL JOB THEY HAVE DONE!

Oskaresamadeshta!

Won't rewatch just like your name Cuz i don't have Energy to handel those emotions again.

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With a grain of salt

This was a great movie! It was very entertaining.

ML and 2 ML both liked her but neither were brave enough to admit it. They all had secrets. (FL was unaware of her secret)

It did feel rushed, they crammed a lot of information in an hour and 16 min. Had it been more fleshed out this movie would've been fantastic.

If you like fantasy, demons (that look like monsters), with a tinge of romance (a tiny portion), a very sad ending and you have a little over an hour of time to kill give this movie shot. You may enjoy it.

But take my review with a grain of salt, I also loved Hellboy, Warm Bodies and I, Frankenstein.

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very confusing!!!!!

DISCLAIMER: this reviews contains criticism of the movie if you do not wish to read it please don't read my post, this is my personal opinion on the movie, this comment is not meant to upset fans or make them mad, PLEASE GO WATCH THE MOVIE FOR YOUR OWM PERSPECTIVES ON THE MOVIE, not all reviews are accurate please do not blindly listen to reviews do more research before you decide not to watch a movie or show because of one comment!!!

This whole movie was very complicated at the beginning she meets this guy at the hospital and then they fall in love, and they move in together and he decides to lose weight for her, which makes sense right, and then he moves to another company and starts to fall in love with this other girl. But here is where the story starts to get confusing. It turns out the girlfriend is cheating on the boyfriend and that the guy she met at the hospital in the beginning might not even be the boyfriend??? I’m so confusing and what was up with the ending the whole movie was about them only for them to both end up with other people??? What was even going on!!!! So, what really happened who got her pregnant the boyfriend or the guy in the hospital???? I'm so confusing if someone knows the right storyline, please let me know the movie itself was alright, I really enjoyed the relationship between the guy in the hospital and the FL lead it was very cute, i would say overall if your looking for a wholesome relationship building movie this is not the one for you, but if your looking for drama and chaos this is just the fit for you.

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Very Suspenseful

This story shifted in so many directions as the movie played out. It was a great concept, but a bit confusing at times. What you think is going on after the first 30 or so minutes changes to a completely different direction. Once you realize what is happening ... it changes direction again. Over all it was a well written and extremely well acted thriller.
Ha Neul not only gives a fantastic performance, but his appearance dramatically changes with the current situation and time frame. It adds so much to the story.
Don't be too quick to stop watching the movie at the end, there's once scene left with the end credits that really makes you think about what you just witnessed with this group of people. It's a chilling and powerful end to a horrible situation for everyone involved!!

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A Gentle Reminder that Being Yourself is Enough

This gentle, heartfelt film leans into simplicity with purpose. It doesn’t aim to overwhelm or dazzle, but rather invites you to walk alongside its characters—a high school girl bursting with youthful independence and joy, and an art director whose life is composed, successful, but hollow at its core. Through their unlikely interactions, the film draws a clear contrast between spirited spontaneity and the numbing routine of adulthood

This movie is about living, not just surviving. Our high school protagonist is the embodiment of sunshine: unafraid to speak her mind, pursue her passions, or weather her hardships. She's a character who brings energy to the screen, even when things aren't going her way. On the other side, the art director—stoic, emotionally distant, and quietly dissatisfied—offers a muted counterbalance, someone who seems to have it all but feels little

Though the movie itself centers on female voices and perspectives, it doesn’t exclude others. A handful of male characters thread into the story in modest, supportive roles—neither glorified nor villainized, but present enough to flesh out the world. Their inclusion adds texture without overshadowing the film’s core focus. It's not trying to be a sweeping masterpiece; it's more like a personal letter—understated but meaningful

Visually, the film is clean and warm. It doesn't push stylistic boundaries, but it doesn't need to. The strength lies in the quiet observations of daily life—the small triumphs, the silent battles, and the moments when characters are allowed to simply breathe. And that’s where this movie truly succeeds

It reminds you that:
Whenever tribulations arise, it’s fine to take a breather
Wherever life doesn't flow as it used to, it’s alright to slow down
And whatever you're facing, it’s okay to be yourself—maybe even light up someone else's day along the way

While this may not be groundbreaking, it is whole-hearted and beautifully envisioned. Just as its title promises—it’s okay, and sometimes, that’s exactly what we need

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Pleasant slice of life

It's a pleasant wee movie where no one thing was explored in depth but a range of things around a theme were touched on.

I think its intent is to make statements about women living by their own terms, but it's still immersed in a very patriarchal and male-centered society. As an outsider peeking in through their cinema, I don't know enough about feminism and sexism in Japan a decade ago to know if they were saying anything significant for the time and place. That divorce factors in so prominently probably is. I do think a theme is women defining themselves. It's just that their options are framed in terms of men.

The three sisters and their mother all embody different aspects of that. The relationships between the women are largely supportive, they're the glue connecting them rather than the focus of drama or narrative events.

The slice of life nature makes this work. It's a couple of weeks in the lives of an unconventional family. With a lovely Kagoshima lantern festival for more texture and beauty.

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An Art film to discomfort you in best way.

This was my first time watching an art film, and it truly felt like a fever dream — disorienting, emotionally intense, and deeply symbolic. It's the kind of film that doesn’t hand you clear answers. Instead, it sits with you like a riddle, asking you to feel first and understand later.

At its core, 30 Years of Adonis explores karma, suffering, and rebirth. There’s so much layered in the film I'm still having trouble processing it.

One scene that especially stuck with me was the graphic SA scene — it was hard to watch, yet strangely revealing. The more I think about it, the more I realize:
the entire film is explained in that one sequence.
He’s tied up = he’s bound by fate
He tries to resist = he fights back against injustice, life, and karma
He cries but endures = the soul screams, but the body is powerless
He gives up = the moment of surrender, or perhaps acceptance

It was the most emotionally devastating moment — not just because of what was happening, but because of what it symbolized.

Toward the end, we learn that everything Adonis went through was a consequence of his past life — his suffering was the karmic debt of someone who had caused harm. It feels cruel and unjust. How much pain is enough to repay a past life?
But despite that, the film leaves you with a quiet, lingering hope:

> Maybe, in his next life, he’ll find peace.

This isn’t a film for everyone — it doesn’t comfort, it doesn’t entertain in the traditional sense.
But it leaves something behind, something to ponder for a long time.

And I think that’s the point.

— Sanjana

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"It's actually good that you can still feel scared."

Morning’s Tree Lined Street has been called a romantic fantasy. This is Naruse Mikio we’re talking about and when it came to how men treated women he rarely wore rose colored glasses.

At the age of twenty-two, old maid Chiyo travels from her rural home to Tokyo to find employment. She moves in with her friend, Hisako, who works at a low rent bar as a hostess. Jobs are hard to come by, especially for a woman as old as Chiyo. Eventually, she begins work as a hostess. Salaryman Ogawa takes a liking to her and comes in most nights requesting her company. Chiyo begins to have romantic fantasies about the man who spends his time and disposable income at their club.

I won’t spoil the fantasy element of the film which was foreshadowed in a conversation Chiyo had with Hisako earlier in the story. Chiba Sachiko gave a charming performance as the country girl trying to make it in the big city. Chiyo may have been shocked at some of the things she saw happening in Tokyo, but she was also savvy enough to know who she was and where to draw the line. She dallied for a time with a romantic dream, yet in the end she woke up and made the wisest choice for herself. I was concerned with the direction of the film at one point but Naruse didn’t let me down in the end.

30 June 2025
Trigger warning: Suicide. There was the discussion of double suicides on two separate occasions.

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The movie [Oshi No Ko] The Final Act beautifully shows that idols who sing and dance on stage are also human, just like the rest of us. They have the right to live their lives the way they choose, just like every individual on this planet. They work incredibly hard, and I truly appreciate all the idols for their dedication and for managing such busy schedules. Even though they face many personal struggles, they still put on a smile in front of the public, as if nothing is wrong. That takes real strength. If I were in their place, I don’t think I could do the same. I just hope they receive all the love, respect, and happiness they truly deserve. As fans, we should always support, respect, and appreciate their efforts—not just for their performances, but for the strength they show every day.

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I finally decided to watch this movie — let’s dive into the story…

It tells the love story between a man and a woman who are in completely different places but somehow become deeply connected. They begin to perceive each other’s emotions and thoughts, communicating in a way that changes both of their lives forever.

One day, An Yi (AY) accidentally hits her head and falls unconscious. When she wakes up, she suddenly hears someone in her head. It turns out to be Gao Ang (GA), a piano tuner, who has mysteriously become connected with her through brain waves. Not only can they hear each other’s voices, but they can also feel what the other is feeling; for instance, when one is hurt, the other feels it too.

From that moment on, their lives become intertwined. At first, neither of them accepts what’s happening, and they even try to make each other miserable out of frustration. But gradually, they come to terms with the situation and become the ones who understand each other best.

Just when everything seems to be falling into place, a new complication arises—AY’s longtime crush begins to show interest in her and wants to start a relationship. Fueled by jealousy and a gut feeling that something’s off with AY’s new boyfriend, GA tries to stir up trouble for AY.

Is GA just being jealous… or is there really something wrong with AY’s boyfriend?

Either way, tension builds between them, and their peaceful connection breaks down again as they argue and blame each other. AY, overwhelmed by everything, blames GA for the problems with her boyfriend. Unable to bear it anymore, GA makes a painful decision — he cuts off the brainwave connection between them.

And just like that, silence.

Suddenly alone without his presence, AY realizes how much GA truly meant to her — and how much she misses him.

So, what should AY do now?

Will she go to GA’s place and finally meet him face to face?
Or will she let this feeling fade away?

That’s pretty much the story—without giving away any more spoilers.

Overall, this movie delivers a beautiful message about love, connection, and understanding. If you're a romance junkie like me, this can definitely be added to your watch list.

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