©Courtesy of Japan Cuts The intricacies of human connection in an ever-evolving technologically-driven society is a fascinating case study in the sci-fi genre. The movie, The Real You, explores how that bond impacts not only their own emotions, but also society’s overall development. Filmmaker Yuya Ishii based the feature on the 2021 novel of the…
©Courtesy of Japan Cuts Crafting a heroine who’s determined to redefine women’s value in society is becoming a major allure in contemporary Asian cinema. The new drama, A Girl Named Ann, is the latest Japanese feature that’s driven by genuine social conscience. The movie emphasizes how female protagonists are just as deserving of redemption as…
©Courtesy of Japan Cuts The gentle fall of the first delicate snowflakes in Japan signals the change of seasons. Those seasons are not only related to the weather, but also a person’s life. That powerful symbolism is reflective of the young teen protagonist in the new coming-of-age sports drama, My Sunshine. Actor Keitatsu Koshiyama’s character…
@Courtesy of Kino Films There are a few times when the very first few images of a movie are able to set the tone of it. This is the case of this psychological melodrama directed by Kichitarô Negishi. The beauty of a red umbrella passing through an aisle on a rainy morning. The simplicity of…
©Courtesy of Toei Princess Chao is not exactly the “Little Mermaid,” at least not the one you might recognize. For one thing, she usually presents herself to the outside world as a giant fish. That is just how merpeople look when they are out of the water—unless they feel sufficiently safe to reveal their true…
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