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A movie that underlines the reality of being human
I truly enjoyed watching this film. There were laughs and tears shed. The film itself has three different stories that all intersect with each other around the concept of the loneliest creature in the world. One of my favorite parts of the film was depicting what it’s like to be a transgender person in our world. Something I noticed is how hard it was for Ango to verbally express his feelings to Kinako. The fear of being a female at birth and liking a female while presenting as a male comes with complications. In Angos suicide note it mentioned how he cannot physically and emotionally support Kinako. That part struck a cord. It’s a fear that lingers in many trans individuals minds. Very well done.Another note, I love Hana Sugisaki. Every time I’ve seen her in a film or series I get so excited. I love her facial expressions and the way she talks.
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visually appealing and humbling
I say humbling because this movie tests your patience. There’s not a whole lot of talking, action, acting, or drama. It’s a simple quiet cinematic film. It’s visually appealing and has a deeper meaning although it’s not uttered. From what I gathered it’s about a deaf man chasing a dream of his. This dream being about surfing. Despite not having the money to buy a board he picks up a broken one and repairs it. He has the motivation and willingness to surf, with lots of trial and error he learns. He gets noticed by people and throughout the film he is consistently supported by his partner.Was this review helpful to you?
