Vulnerability and humanity are showcased through a gray-area emotional journey in Kosai Sekine's wonderful film “Stay Mum,” also known as “Hidden Things” and “Kakushigoto” in Japan. Based on the original story “Uso” by novelist Koji Kitakuni and a screenplay by Sekine, the director explores family love wrapped up in lies and moral dilemmas without ever feeling manipulative in how the movie presents itself. Anne Watanabe stars alongside a cast that includes Eiji Okuda and Toma Nakasu.
Stay Mum is screening at Toronto Japanese Film Festival
Following her mother's passing, writer Chisako Satoya temporarily moves back in with her father, Kozo, to help him. This proves hard for her because they haven't seen each other in forever due to a long-standing feud. Yet, her dad has dementia and is now living alone without support, so she becomes obligated to assist him. Plus, she is revealed to be still coping with...
Stay Mum is screening at Toronto Japanese Film Festival
Following her mother's passing, writer Chisako Satoya temporarily moves back in with her father, Kozo, to help him. This proves hard for her because they haven't seen each other in forever due to a long-standing feud. Yet, her dad has dementia and is now living alone without support, so she becomes obligated to assist him. Plus, she is revealed to be still coping with...
- 6/15/2024
- by Sean Barry
- AsianMoviePulse
Romance stories at their best ensure that the audience fall in love with the characters as much as the characters do with each other. If there isn't something appealing about one or both, then there isn't a need to see them succeed as a couple. The most skilled creators understand this. Suu Morishita is the pen name of a duo whose works include “Shortcake Cake” and “Like a Butterfly” that whilst maybe not the most well-known, enjoy much critical acclaim. “A Sign of Affection” (2024) is their current work, published in noted Shojo manga magazine Dessert, and their biggest hit yet with several award nominations and high ranks in opinion polls as well as a stage musical. The anime adaptation by Ajia-do Animation Works aired this year and is exactly what I would classify as the best kind of romance with characters you can't help but enjoy spending time with.
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- 6/11/2024
- by Sarah Miles
- AsianMoviePulse
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