You might mistake it for a Ghibli film at some moments with the beautiful colours, framing along with the soundtrack by Joe Hisaishi.
But so much is said by characters who don't say much, the subtle cuts with interludes by the paintings and body language, the dry humor, speaks volumes that words would be just a distraction.
Haven't had goose bumps like this in awhile, am so glad that this is the first of many Beat Takeshi films to watch.
