The degree of difficulty this film attempts seemed insurmountable. A story we've seen a hundred times. Can't see the present until you ditch your past. A mildly high-maintenance 20-something girl who talks too much is pursued by an annoying loser (who gets drunk and pukes on their first date); she doesn't turn him away even though her heart 100% belongs to her long lost first love from H.S.; bring that love into her life, make the meeting more perfect than…
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577 Project 2012
Jung-Woo Ha and Hyo-jin Kong are two of South Korea's best actors. Two of my favorites, for sure.
Hyo-jin Kong after walking 500km, when she is in a head shot, with the camera in front of her as she walks, her head barely moves--doesn't bounce up and down or sway side to side. Poise! (and good health).
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Our Little Sister 2015
I applaud Koreeda for exploring "nice". It's got to be one of the greater challenges a filmmaker faces.
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Let Me Eat Your Pancreas 2017
FYI The guy doesn't want to eat the girl's pancreas until after she's dead--if that helps?
