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This film moved the majority of the audience to tears in the theater. I must say, it is incredibly inspiring, and I hope it reaches many people who face challenges in life, encouraging them to stay hopeful and keep fighting, even when life feels overwhelming.
Applause to the lead actor, Jackson Yee, for his extraordinary performance! His portrayal was nothing short of remarkable, and he truly brought the character to life!
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★★★★★ Watched 30 Oct 2024 at TIFF 2024
I was very fortunate to attend the world premiere of this film in Tokyo at the Tokyo International Film Festival 2024, held in the luxurious Toho Cinema. After the screening, I had the opportunity to meet actors Ryo Narita, Eriko Nakamura, and Li Xing. I’ve been following Ryo Narita’s films and series for a long time, and my wife, a huge fan, was thrilled to see him in person.
I previously watched Shizo Katayama's film "Missing" at the same festival in 2022, and thanks to Tokyo International Film Festival, I was able to meet the director during a Q&A session that time.
I won’t go into detail about this film since it hasn’t officially been released yet, and also I definitely plan to rewatch it.
The film opens with a somewhat absurd and surreal narrative, which might be a bit confusing at first, but it eventually leads us to the core story.
Despite its darker themes, I found it to be quite entertaining, especially due to Ryo Narita’s natural performance. There are also comedic moments sprinkled throughout that will surely make you laugh.
Ryo Narita mentioned during the Q&A that we need to watch the film multiple times to fully understand and appreciate the deeper story it conveys.
Overall, I really enjoyed watching this film and can’t wait to rewatch it again.
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One of the best ever!
I watched this movie feeling amazed from beginning to end, this is a revolution of the movie industry, an impressive work of visual art.
All the cast is well done, the cinematography is fun, and the storyline makes us want to watch this movie for longer.
Overall; a Great movie!!! already watch 3 movies directed by Takumi Saitoh, this is one of the best ever!!! Also, give credit to another director Yamada Takayuki, & Takenaka Naoto even though this is the first-ever movie directed by Yamada Takayuki.
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It’s definitely one of the best film I’ve seen this year!
I attended the screening of 'Ravens' at the Tokyo International Film Festival 2024. The film tells the story of Masahisa Fukase, a famous Japanese photographer whose work is recognized worldwide.It’s about how Fukase lived his life and the process behind creating his masterpieces. The story really amazed me.
After the screening, there was a Q&A with the director/producer Mark Gill and the director of photography Fernando Ruiz. They shared how happy they were to make a film about Fukase, with Tadanobu Asano, one of Japan's top actors, playing the lead. Mark Gill mentioned that he wouldn’t have made the film if Asano hadn’t been involved.
Overall, I loved the film. Even though it was an early screening at 10 AM, I didn’t miss a single moment. It’s definitely one of the best film I’ve seen this year!
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