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Tag Archives: Adolescence
The Gorals (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): A modest but charming coming-of-age tale
South Korean independent film “The Gorals” is a modest but likable coming-of-age tale about four different high school girls banding together for their little mission to accomplish. As they bounce from one point to another along the story, the movie … Continue reading
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Tagged Adolescence, Coming-of-age drama, High School, High Schooler, South Korean Film
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Summer’s Camera (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): A little sensitive queer adolescent drama
South Korean independent film “Summer’s Camera” is a little queer adolescent drama to be admired for its somber but sensitive moments. Calmly following the uncertain emotional journey of its queer adolescent heroine, the movie subtly illustrates her personal loss and … Continue reading
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Tagged Adolescence, Coming-of-age drama, High School, Homosexaulity, Lesbian, South Korean Film
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Soar (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): She simply wants to escape…
South Korean independent film “Soar” is an earnest coming-of-age tale about one desperate adolescent girl who wants to escape from her very unhappy environment. Calmly and sensitively observing how much she struggles to hold onto a rather unlikely opportunity for … Continue reading
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Tagged Adolescence, Coming-of-age drama, Domestic Abuse, South Korean Film
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Romería (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): Getting to know about her dead parents
Spanish filmmaker Carla Simón‘s latest film “Romería” is about an adolescent girl getting to know more about her dead parents right before entering her adult life. While it initially looks like a typical mix between family drama and coming-of-age tale, … Continue reading
Little Trouble Girls (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): The sexual awakening of a Catholic girl
“Little Trouble Girls”, which was the official submission of Slovenia to Best International Film Oscar in last year, follows the gradual sexual awakening of one introverted adolescent Catholic girl. It is apparent from the beginning that she does not know … Continue reading
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Tagged Adolescence, Catholic Church, Choir, Coming-of-age drama, Sexuality
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Esper’s Light (2024) ☆☆(2/4): Their little online fantasy world
In my inconsequential opinion, I am not an ideal audience for South Korean independent film “Esper’s Light”. While it is probably one of the most singular South Korean films of this year, I often felt distant and confused for more … Continue reading
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Tagged Adolescence, Fantasy, Internet, SF, South Korean Film, Storytelling
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How to Have Sex (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): A female coming-of-age tale about sex
British film “How to Have Sex” will strike you hard at first while its adolescent heroine and her two female friends go wild for some fun and excitement. As clearly reflected by the very title of the film, they are … Continue reading
Didi (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): His suburban summer in 2008
“Didi” is a coming-of-age tale which feels both specific and universal. While its adolescent hero and his family background are quite specific, but his emotional struggles with not only his family but also himself are universal to say the least, … Continue reading
We’re All Going to the World’s Fair (2021) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): An elusive horror drama of online dysphoria
Jane Schoenbrun’s first feature film “We’re All Going to the World’s Fair” alternatively baffled and fascinated me. On one hand, I was fascinated with its interesting storytelling approach which clearly shows its director’s distinctive personality and talent. On the other … Continue reading
Mean Girls (2024) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): It’s a musical this time…
2024 film “Mean Girls” has a rather complex history just like the recent movie version of “The Color Purple” (1985). It is the movie adaptation of the acclaimed Broadway musical of the same name, which is inspired by the 2004 … Continue reading
