Tag Archives: Family

Didi (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): His suburban summer in 2008

Posted on September 12, 2024 by kaist455

“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 →

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IF (2024) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A mishmash of wonder and melodrama

Posted on August 31, 2024 by kaist455

As far as I can remember, imaginary friend was something quite alien and abstract to me during my childhood years. As a matter of fact, I came to learn a bit about imaginary friend via one episode of a Disney … Continue reading →

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The Vourdalak (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): Staying in a vampire and his family’s house

Posted on August 25, 2024 by kaist455

French film “The Vourdalak” is a dry but occasionally humorous horror film to be appreciated for its offbeat deadpan touches. As its unfortunate hero clumsily attempts to deal with the increasingly dangerous circumstance surrounding him, the movie phlegmatically doles out … Continue reading →

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The Sacrifice (1986) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Tarkovsky’s last work

Posted on August 24, 2024 by kaist455

Andrei Tarkovsky’s last film “The Sacrifice”, which happens to be released in South Korean theaters in this week, is definitely slow but undeniably fascinating in many aspects. While the story and characters are pretty simple on the surface, the movie … Continue reading →

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Brother (2022) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Memories of his big brother 

Posted on August 5, 2024 by kaist455

Canadian film “Brother” surprises me for being more sensitive and thoughtful than I expected. On the surface, it may look typical as another black slum neighborhood drama film, but it comes to show more heart and soul as its introverted … Continue reading →

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The Wonder (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4): An intimate drama of one rural family

Posted on August 4, 2024 by kaist455

Alice Rohrwacher’s second feature film “The Wonder”, which was somehow released in South Korean theaters a few days ago, is a small but intimate drama of one rural family to observe. While we do not get to know everything about … Continue reading →

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Attila Marcel (2013) ☆☆☆(3/4): A Proustian tale presented by Sylvain Chomet

Posted on July 31, 2024 by kaist455

As watching Sylvain Chomet’s live action film “Attila Marcel”, which was somehow re-released in South Korean theaters in last week, I could not help but wonder whether it worked better it were an animation film. In my inconsequential opinion, many … Continue reading →

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Fancy Dance (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): A family matter

Posted on July 15, 2024 by kaist455

“Fancy Dance”, which was released on Apple TV+ in last month, is a little family drama revolving around one flawed Native American woman’s struggle over her urgent family matter. While occasionally reminiscent of many other similar American independent films such … Continue reading →

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The Unknown Country (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): Across the country

Posted on July 15, 2024 by kaist455

Lily Gladstone is one of those rare performers who can convey a lot to audiences even when she does not seem to signify much on the surface. With her own tranquil charisma and presence, she effortlessly interests and then engages … Continue reading →

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Frybread Face and Me (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): That summer in the reservation

Posted on July 13, 2024 by kaist455

“Frybread Face and Me”, which was released on Netflix in US around the end of last year, is a little but likable coming-of-age drama about one summer of a little Native American boy who becomes more aware of himself and … Continue reading →

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