Tag Archives: Family

Vermiglio (2024) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): In a small mountain village

Posted on December 24, 2025 by kaist455

“Vermiglio”, which was selected as the Italian submission to Best International Film Oscar in last year (It was later included in the December shortlist, by the way), is an immersive experience to remember. Slowly and patiently developing the mood and … Continue reading →

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SAVE (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): Meeting her lifesaver again

Posted on December 22, 2025 by kaist455

South Korean film “SAVE” follows the relationship between two women who cannot possibly be different from each other. Right from the beginning, we can clearly see where their story is heading, but the movie did a solid job of bringing … Continue reading →

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Sound of Falling (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): Sound of female despairing

Posted on December 21, 2025 by kaist455

“Sound of Falling”, which was selected as the German submission to Best International Film Oscar in this year and then was included in the shortlist several days ago, is quite subtle and elusive about what it is about. This may … Continue reading →

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In Your Dreams (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): Their little dreamy adventure

Posted on November 16, 2025 by kaist455

Netflix animation feature film “In Your Dreams”, which was released on last Friday, overcomes its conventional aspect via its sincere handling of story and characters. Although the overall result is still not exactly fresh, the story is fairly entertaining in … Continue reading →

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Left-Handed Girl (2025) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Her left hand

Posted on November 14, 2025 by kaist455

“Left-Handed Girl” is a little but superlative coming-of-drama to admire and cherish. Mostly sticking to the innocent viewpoint of its young heroine, the movie gradually immerses us into her small world along its free-flowing narrative, and it alternatively amuses and … Continue reading →

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Bird (2024) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): One feisty girl and her birdy friend

Posted on November 10, 2025 by kaist455

“Bird” is another raw coming-of-age drama from Andrea Arnold, who previously gave us “Fish Tank” (2008) and “American Honey” (2016). Closely following its young heroine’s small and big struggles, the movie presents a rough but vivid slice of life which … Continue reading →

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The Godfather Part II (1974) ☆☆☆☆(4/4): An ambitious sequel equal to its predecessor

Posted on October 29, 2025 by kaist455

Francis Ford Coppola’s 1974 film “The Godfather Part II”, which was re-released in South Korean theaters not long after “The Godfather” (1972) was shown first, tries to do two different things together at once. Whether this is really successful is … Continue reading →

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Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): Remembering his famous parents

Posted on October 26, 2025 by kaist455

Documentary film “Stiller & Miller: Nothing Is Lost”, which was released on Apple TV+ a few days ago, presents an intimate personal perspective on the life and career of one famous American husband-and-wife comedy team. Although their life and career … Continue reading →

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My Missing Aunt (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): Her erased aunt

Posted on October 24, 2025 by kaist455

South Korean independent documentary film “My Missing Aunt” presents a modest but intimate personal story to tell. Looking into how one promising young woman was unjustly erased by her own family, it makes some sharp point on the sexist influence … Continue reading →

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Journeys in Math and Genetics (2025) ☆☆(2/4): Looking for his biological father

Posted on October 19, 2025 by kaist455

South Korean film “Journeys in Math and Genetics” is so formulaic from the beginning to the end that I hardly cared about its story and characters during my viewing. While this is certainly intended to be an earnest coming-of-age drama, … Continue reading →

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