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Tag Archives: Student
Linda Linda Linda (2005) ☆☆☆(3/4): Their little high school performance
2005 Japanese film “Linda Linda Linda”, which was re-released in South Korean theaters a few days ago, is a conventional but undeniably likable mix of drama, comedy, and music. Right from the beginning, we get a pretty good idea about … Continue reading
The Final Semester (2024) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Before he graduates
South Korean film “The Final Semester” follows a plain teenager boy about to enter what may define the rest of his life. Still not knowing well what he really wants for his life, he simply follows what he is expected … Continue reading
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Tagged Coming-of-age drama, Factory, High School, South Korean Film, Student, Teenager
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Deaf President Now! (2025) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): The hidden story of defiant deaf students
Documentary film “Deaf President Now!”, which was released on Apple TV+ a few weeks ago, presents a remarkable real-life story which will not only touch but also enlighten you a lot. During one week of March 1988, lots of students … Continue reading
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Tagged Deafness, Disability, Documentary, Protest, Real-life figure, Real-life story, Student, University
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Happyend (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): The defiance during their last high school year
Japanese film “Happyend” observes a group of high school kids showing some spirit and defiance during the last year at their school. While they try to go further for more fun and freedom day by day, they are also often … Continue reading
My Best, Your Least (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): Her pregnant student
South Korean film “My Best, Your Least” handles its rather sensitive social subject with more sensitivity and thoughtfulness than I expected, and I appreciate that. Mainly revolving around a complex teacher and student relationship, the movie powerfully delivers its important … Continue reading
Look Back (2024) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Two young collaborators
Japanese animation film “Look Back”, which has been enjoying a considerable success in South Korean theaters since it was released two months ago, is a small but poignant coming-of-age drama about the friendship between two young and talented collaborators. Although … Continue reading
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Tagged Animation Film, Artist, Coming-of-age drama, Friendship, Graphic novel, Manga, Student
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Typhoon Club (1985) ☆☆☆(3/4): As a storm is coming
Shinji Sōmai’s 1985 film “Typhoon Club”, which happened to come out around the time when John Hughes’ “The Breakfast Club” (1985), is an adolescent drama which turns out to be darker and more disturbing than expected. Watching some of its … Continue reading
Sayonara, Girls. (2022) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Before their graduation
Japanese film “Sayonara, Girls”, which is released as “Girls Don’t Graduate” in South Korea as it was in Japan a few months ago, is so gentle and vanilla that I quickly lost my patience during my viewing. Probably because I … Continue reading
Club Zero (2023) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Teaching “conscious eating”
Jessica Hausner’s new film “Club Zero” coldly unnerves us with a series of increasingly disturbing moments. While these very uncomfortable moments are presented with artistic precision and control, the movie merely feels distant and hollow in terms of story and … Continue reading
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