A personal review of japanese movies that i've watched
Around this time last year, I was in the mood for Gyoza at a different place.
So, I thought about combining the useful with the pleasant and went to Meidaimae station. Several scenes from We Made A Beautiful Bouquet were filmed there or around the station.
This Japanese film is wonderful. One of the most mature I’ve ever watched and features one of my favorite actresses, Kasumi Arimura, and Masaki Suda.
If you want to read my review of Samurai X – The Beginning, read this post. In るろうに剣心 最終章, the deadliest swordsman of all time joins the Emperor’s factions in order to end the military dictatorship established by the Shoguns of Japan.
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Earlier today, I was looking for some photos on my phone and I found this record of the day I went to see Call Me Chihiro at Musashinokan in Shinjuku.
As I’m a fan of Kasumi Arimura, I went right away on opening night and I wasn’t disappointed.
The movie was pretty good. Even addressing serious and often difficult aspects of adult life. Chihiro, in a very mature way, handled all situations well.
If you want to read my review of Phases of the Moon, read this post. In 月の満ち欠け, Tsuyoshi Osanai lost his wife, Kozue Osanai, and daughter, Ruri Osanai, in a car accident. Years later, he discovers that they reincarnated to resolve unfinished business.
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If you want to read my review of Prior Convictions, read this post. In 前科者, Kayo Agawa helps rehabilitate ex-convicts by working as a probation officer. One of her supervisees is a convicted murderer, and at the same time he disappears, serial murders are being committed.
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If you’re asking yourself: What is Call Me Chihiro movie about? read this post. In ちひろさん, Chihiro Aya was a prostitute and now works at a small obento shop on the coast. She talks to several clients and, while consoling them, she gathers strength to overcome her own loneliness.
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If you want to read my We made a beautiful bouquet reviews, also known as Loved Like a Flower Bouquet, read this post. The film tells a bittersweet but realistic love story between a man and a woman, both 21 years old. They miss the last train at Meidaimae Station (明大前駅) in Tokyo and meet up there. From there, the relationship develops romantically between them.
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