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Daily Archives: January 9, 2026
My Sunshine (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): A coming-of-age drama on ice
Japanese filmmaker Hiroshi Okuyama’s latest film “My Sunshine” is a modest but engaging coming-of-age drama to be appreciated for several good reasons. While the story and characters are quite familiar to say the least, the movie patiently builds up its … Continue reading
Poppoya (1999) ☆☆☆(3/4): The life of a station master
Japanese filmmaker Yasuo Furuhata’s 1999 film “Poppoya” is the story of one dedicated railway station master. While he has simply devoted himself to his menial occupation for more than 20 years without much complaint at all, he has also kept … Continue reading
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