danny

danny

my favorite escape from a disease we call life.

Favorite films

  • Mirror
  • Late Spring
  • Burning
  • A Brighter Summer Day

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  • A Brother and 7 Siblings

    ★★★★★

  • Burning

    ★★★★★

  • Suzume

    ★★★★

  • Citizen Kane

    ★★★★½

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  • A Brother and 7 Siblings

    A Brother and 7 Siblings

    ★★★★★

    Does Yandy Laurens ever miss?

  • Burning

    Burning

    ★★★★★

    Burning stands as one of my absolute favorite Korean films, unfolding like a masterfully crafted novel. This film is a slow yet exquisite “burn” that meticulously weaves together the lives of three characters, each navigating their own intricate and separate spaces. The narrative begins with a sense of ambiguity, leaving viewers in a state of curiosity as they grapple with the story’s elusive nature.

    From the outset, Burning immerses you in a world where clarity is intentionally withheld, inviting you…

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  • Pawn

    Pawn

    ★★★★

    Pawn struck a chord with me in ways I never expected. As I sat alone in that dark, empty cinema, the film unfolded like a tidal wave of emotions, crashing over me again and again. I wept—deep, uncontrollable sobs that echoed through the silent theater, as though the pain and joy on screen were my own. Each tear was a release, a flood of feelings I hadn’t allowed myself to acknowledge for months.

    The story of Seung-yi, with her innocent…

  • Only Yesterday

    Only Yesterday

    ★★★★★

    "When my sisters recall the good old days it's mainly about fashions or pop stars. For them, 1966 was the high point of their youth. But for me, it was just fifth grade."

    Studio Ghibli marathon: #10

    Only Yesterday hit a little too close to home. It’s a delicate and sweet story, yet so simple in its execution. The film beautifully captures the fleeting nature of time, reminding us how quickly life passes by. It emphasizes the importance of reflecting…

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