You'll either be revealed as a murderer wearing the mask of humanism, or as one worthy of the beautiful name...'man'.
Brilliant film depicting… the human experience. of being human. grappling with the horrors of war and the cynicism and depravity of men, while one tries to stay true to our principles—the morals and beliefs we live by (ironically the things we base our life around to bear the harsh reality of having to live in such a cruel, bleak world).…
a warm, comforting cup of tea in the form of a film. endearing, enchanting in its own right, and quirky. the mundane life of a family in rural japan, and how each of them deals with their lives and struggles. of growing up, of the heartbreak of losing a crush, the innocent whims of a child and imaginations. how art is entwined in the mundanity of daily life. how we use it to cope. this isn’t melancholic in the slightest, none of the struggles are as depressing nor particularly deep. but their lives are so rich and warm..
gorgeous existential film with a strong allure. allegorical, rooted in existentialism. hypnotic, sensual, brilliant camerawork, superb score. words fail me to truly capture the essence of this film in text… what a haunting, wonderful experience.
Every time I feel sad… I think of the Qur’an verse that says, ‘Speak Allah’s name and your heart will be consoled’, but I feel no consolation.
Whenever I feel depressed or overwhelmed, I feel the urge to shout to the world the anguish of my soul, the torments I’ve experienced, all my sorrows—but no one wants to hear about them.
Then a good man comes along who portrays all my suffering in his films.
