Confessions
My prayers were answered as this year's Eiga-Sai will feature
告白(Kokuhaku) aka Confessions. I've been longing to see it in film format
and I've been pestering the Japan Foundation Manila's survey forms for
two years. It's no big secret that I'm drawn with the movie - it's plot,
characters, soundtrack and actors. It's a definite must for any
Japanese Movie buff.
Cast - Matsu Takako, Okada Masaki, Hashimoto Ai, Kimura Yoshino, Ashida Mana
Parade
Another
I'm looking forward to is パレード aka Parade. This "flat" setting with
mysterious ensemble of characters is another engrossing Japanese movie.
Not as the caliber of Confessions, but it will ake you see social
dynamics in a different light.
Cast - Fujiwara Tatsuya, Karina, Kanjiya Shihori, Hayashi Kento, Koide Keisuke
ALWAYS Trilogy
ALWAYS
三丁目の夕日
(Always Sanchome no Yuhi) aka Always: Sunset on the Third Street - The
Tour de Force Japanese Trilogy is making a comeback with all three
movies (finally) being shown this year. I wish that the schedule would
screen all of them on a common day but alas, I would just have to deal
with it.
Cast - Horikita Maki,Yoshioka Hidetakam Tsutsumi Shinichi, Koyuki etc.
Rinco's Restaurant
食
堂かたつむり aka Rinco's Restaurant is just a charming movie. I think this is
the first Japanese Movie I've had seen that was directed by a female
Japanese director. Wonderfully made, it has this rustic and homey feel
to it. Although not the strongest in this year's line-up it's this
year's dark horse.
