A short and sweet slice of life film from Shunji Iwai. Not a whole lot happens, but the experience was still enjoyable nonetheless. Iwai perfectly translates the feeling of a Spring spent in Tokyo. I can’t help but smile as the protagonist rides her bike though the streets, cherry blossom leaves falling around her.
Behind the visuals lies a relatable story about loneliness and love. Love transcending distance is one of my favourite tropes.
Just the best. Hands down. I can’t watch this without crying and without laughing, often within a few minutes of each other. Wang handles her chose themes with elegance. Such an important film to a lot of people.
Give Matt Johnson all the money in the film industry. Greenlight all of his movies. Just do it. He’s a madman.
Fantastic writing. Standout performances. Jay goes way too hard on the soundtrack. Didn’t breathe for the entire second half because I was too immersed. 10/10.
