A fun romp that works well as an introduction to the cultural diversity that enriches the Japanese archipelago.
Tag: Fumi Nikaido
Tapestry (2020) review
“Yes, Zeze delivers a rather straightforward romance narrative with Tapestry, but, in contrast to many other Japanese romance films, he succeeds to genuinely move the spectator.”
No Longer Human (2019) review
“Ninagawa’s representation of the final years of Dazai’s life is an enjoyable experience.”
Inuyashiki (2018) review
“A more satisfying experience than most western super-hero narratives”.
Tezuka’s Barbara (2019) review [CinemAsia Film Festival]
“A moody narrative that beautifully reveals that addictive love, in the end, serves nothing but the egoistic needs of the addicted subject.”
Little Miss Period (2019) Review
“An emotionally rich experience of what it means to experience the period or a flaring sexual drive.”
Fly Me To The Saitama (2019) Review
“We duly recommend this high-school boys-love romance adventure to any Japanese cinema lover.”
River’s Edge (2018) review
“A rather ambitious project that succeeds in evoking the complexity of adolescence in a crude, unflattering and straightforward way.”