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Daily Archives: August 10, 2019
Jesus (2018) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A simple but haunting coming-of-age drama
Japanese film “Jesus” is a simple but haunting coming-of-age drama to be admired for not only its sensitive coming-of-age tale but also its thoughtful handling of its religious subjects. While it is often a little playful as observing how its … Continue reading
My Name Is KIM Bok-dong (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): Her last defiant years
South Korean documentary film “My Name Is KIM Bok-dong” looks into the last defiant years of an old lady who tried hard along with her fellow survivors for getting an official apology from the Japanese government for more than 25 … Continue reading
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Tagged Comfort Women, Documentary, Real-life figure, Real-life story, South Korean Film
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