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Tragic Love Story that could have a better ending
From the start I knew that this cannot have a "happy ending" because in a love triangle by definition one of the 3 must be rejected (there are some exceptions I know). However I cannot stop myself from feeling sad for Yuzu ! for some reason, I wanted him, not Chen, to end up with the girl.
Even if, after careful consideration, one cannot say who the childhood friend really was - both boys met Hsiao-Hsia as children, even if she (incredibly) totally forgot Chen. This is another unrealistic part. Since he remembered her so vividly AND there is so great attraction between BOTH of them, how could she forget him? even after seeing the dog SHE had named?
Anyway, the worst part in the movie is the conclusion... in the 10 years while Chen is in the US, it is shown Hsiao-Hsia has more than one boyfriend, but OTHER than Yuzu. Logically, since Yuzu is still very much in love with her, and constantly around her, and had no other girlfriend, then I see no reason for her and Yuzu not to end up together! Even if they split up at some point. Give at least a chance to Yuzu !
But, of course, the author decided that Yuzu must suffer, and that's it. Like he decided the dog had to die suddenly, even if the first vet said the medical test results are much better. There should be a warning for movies, similar for the ones for "Sex scenes" or "violence", called maybe "Needlessly Cruel Author".
But probably there is something masochistic in me, because every time I see a movie like this, I root for the other guy, not the one who gets the girl. There are also movies when he childhood friend gets the girl, like the Japanese "366 days", and I was soooo sad for the "new guy" (Chen's equivalent).
So be warned if you watch this. If you are too sensitive maybe it's a good option not to watch. Or at least watch knowing it's LESS sad than "Romeo and Juliet".
From all other points of view the movie was good: the actors, the acting, the cinematography, the music, etc.
Even if, after careful consideration, one cannot say who the childhood friend really was - both boys met Hsiao-Hsia as children, even if she (incredibly) totally forgot Chen. This is another unrealistic part. Since he remembered her so vividly AND there is so great attraction between BOTH of them, how could she forget him? even after seeing the dog SHE had named?
Anyway, the worst part in the movie is the conclusion... in the 10 years while Chen is in the US, it is shown Hsiao-Hsia has more than one boyfriend, but OTHER than Yuzu. Logically, since Yuzu is still very much in love with her, and constantly around her, and had no other girlfriend, then I see no reason for her and Yuzu not to end up together! Even if they split up at some point. Give at least a chance to Yuzu !
But, of course, the author decided that Yuzu must suffer, and that's it. Like he decided the dog had to die suddenly, even if the first vet said the medical test results are much better. There should be a warning for movies, similar for the ones for "Sex scenes" or "violence", called maybe "Needlessly Cruel Author".
But probably there is something masochistic in me, because every time I see a movie like this, I root for the other guy, not the one who gets the girl. There are also movies when he childhood friend gets the girl, like the Japanese "366 days", and I was soooo sad for the "new guy" (Chen's equivalent).
So be warned if you watch this. If you are too sensitive maybe it's a good option not to watch. Or at least watch knowing it's LESS sad than "Romeo and Juliet".
From all other points of view the movie was good: the actors, the acting, the cinematography, the music, etc.
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