On his first day of school in a small Japanese town, a half Japanese half black boy tries to prove to his new classmates that his dark skin is not a disease.On his first day of school in a small Japanese town, a half Japanese half black boy tries to prove to his new classmates that his dark skin is not a disease.On his first day of school in a small Japanese town, a half Japanese half black boy tries to prove to his new classmates that his dark skin is not a disease.
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- GoofsMajority of Japanese citizens are formed of Asian ethnicity, making other ethnicity rare. It is a wonder why nobody in class seems to be surprised, especially given that the school is in an area with small population. It would also be convincing for Keisuke to mention that he is 'half' Japanese upon his self introduction.
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my mixed feeling to Keisuke's mother...
This is a story about a 'hafu' black boy. His name is Keisuke. This story starts with the scene that
he moves to a small town. On the first day, his classmates assume that Keisuke has AIDS.
They think that all black people have it. They always exclude Keisuke. However, one kind boy invites him to play catch and Keisuke gets injured then. After that, they search about AIDS.
After, Keisuke is filled with fear that really has AIDS, so he runs away from school. When he talks about his fear, his mother comforts him and proves that he does not have AIDS. Actually, she takes him to hospital. Keisuke is completely healthy. Then, she tells him his father's words, "It's not up to others to decide what kind of human being you are." In the last scene, he starts to enter the school... I was moved by the boy who plays catch with Keisuke. He is so kind, isn't he? Because, many children want to exclude a stranger who is different from themselves. Even if you don't want to do it, you might be influenced by your classmates. It's so horrible and stupid. I wonder how many students can understand the fact of AIDS. They only see the pictures that the black patients with AIDS on the internet. Maybe, the kind boy also has the stupid knowledge, but he can look at Keisuke's heart not his appearance. For the kind boy, the difference of appearance doesn't matter. In the future, I want my children to be like him.
Then, Keisuke's mother tells him so impressed words when he is crying. I sympathize with her opinion. However, I also think she doesn't know anything. Keisuke and many children want to sympathize with them by their mother and father. Of course, it's not a solution. Actually, I had a mental problem when I was 11 years old. So, I couldn't enter my class and I always run away to the library. One day, my mother knew that, so my father was angry. He told me if you lose now, you will continue to lose in your life. After that, I had to enter my class and it was such a nightmare. However, I could enjoy my school life again. (I don't know why I could do it...) From that, I was frustrated with Keisuke's mother, but Keisuke will understand his mother's words.
I like this film. Probably, I don't have the films that I don't like and I can't be interested in.
But this film makes me remember my sad experience and my growth. I recommend it!
They think that all black people have it. They always exclude Keisuke. However, one kind boy invites him to play catch and Keisuke gets injured then. After that, they search about AIDS.
After, Keisuke is filled with fear that really has AIDS, so he runs away from school. When he talks about his fear, his mother comforts him and proves that he does not have AIDS. Actually, she takes him to hospital. Keisuke is completely healthy. Then, she tells him his father's words, "It's not up to others to decide what kind of human being you are." In the last scene, he starts to enter the school... I was moved by the boy who plays catch with Keisuke. He is so kind, isn't he? Because, many children want to exclude a stranger who is different from themselves. Even if you don't want to do it, you might be influenced by your classmates. It's so horrible and stupid. I wonder how many students can understand the fact of AIDS. They only see the pictures that the black patients with AIDS on the internet. Maybe, the kind boy also has the stupid knowledge, but he can look at Keisuke's heart not his appearance. For the kind boy, the difference of appearance doesn't matter. In the future, I want my children to be like him.
Then, Keisuke's mother tells him so impressed words when he is crying. I sympathize with her opinion. However, I also think she doesn't know anything. Keisuke and many children want to sympathize with them by their mother and father. Of course, it's not a solution. Actually, I had a mental problem when I was 11 years old. So, I couldn't enter my class and I always run away to the library. One day, my mother knew that, so my father was angry. He told me if you lose now, you will continue to lose in your life. After that, I had to enter my class and it was such a nightmare. However, I could enjoy my school life again. (I don't know why I could do it...) From that, I was frustrated with Keisuke's mother, but Keisuke will understand his mother's words.
I like this film. Probably, I don't have the films that I don't like and I can't be interested in.
But this film makes me remember my sad experience and my growth. I recommend it!
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- Dec 23, 2021
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