Akiko Ohku steers away from delivering a clear-cut romantic fantasy to confront the spectator with the messy consequences of utilizing signifiers in the game of love in a very moving way.
Tag: Riku Hagiwara
The Three Sisters of Tenmasou Inn (2022) review [Japan Cuts 2023]
Those spectators that love to release their stress by releasing tears will be very satisfied by Kitamura’s narrative.
Ox-Head Village (2022) review
A solid horror-movie that pleasantly utilizes a sense mystery to engage the spectator and fluidly integrated unsettling imagery to put the spectator ill at ease and even scare him/her.
Little Nights, Little Love (2019) review
“A very enjoyable and heart-warming romance narrative.”
12 Suicidal Teens (2019) review
‘A rather forgettable experience.’
Organ (2018) review
“A narrative that, when all is said and done, fails to realize its potential to move the spectator. “
short movie time: Breakers (2018)
“Minami Goto reveals her rich talent as writer and director, positioning herself in pole position to become a new strong voice in Japanese cinema.”
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