Who else but Kore-eda?
I have never seen a director who handles such themes in subtlety and mature like Kore-eda does. The idea of being left behind is not easy to portray but, the tenderness of his characters and how he communicates their feelings and emotions through minute details and actions is far beyond creativity. He is aware of how to create a slice-of-life or coming-of-age dramatic story by drawing a line not exceeding to a melodramatic extent yet a…
"You want to give up the taste of cherries?
Don't. I am your friend."
Etching poems through visual space. The space, the land, the smiles, the questions, the misery. All is life.
1/2 star for the attempt and 1/2 star never to repeat this attempt ever again.
Only Park Chan-Wook can make a tale of friendship and loyalty like a fairly hopeful feel-good film in the midst of division and hate amongst nations. I have never seen a more heartbreaking final shot in my life.
