Tag Archives: Student

Your Letter (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): Searching for his letters

Posted on October 4, 2025 by kaist455

South Korean animation feature film “Your Letter” is a simple but engaging coming-of-age drama about friendship and solidarity. Often reminiscent of the mood and style of Japanese animation films, the movie has several lovely visual moments to remember, and that … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Animation, Bullying, Friendship, Middle School, South Korean Film, Student | 1 Comment

Linda Linda Linda (2005) ☆☆☆(3/4): Their little high school performance

Posted on September 21, 2025 by kaist455

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 →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Band, High School, High Schooler, Music, Student, Teenager | Leave a comment

The Final Semester (2024) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Before he graduates

Posted on September 4, 2025 by kaist455

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 →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Coming-of-age drama, Factory, High School, South Korean Film, Student, Teenager | 1 Comment

Deaf President Now! (2025) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): The hidden story of defiant deaf students

Posted on May 26, 2025 by kaist455

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 →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Deafness, Disability, Documentary, Protest, Real-life figure, Real-life story, Student, University | 1 Comment

Happyend (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): The defiance during their last high school year

Posted on May 1, 2025 by kaist455

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 →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Coming-of-age drama, High School, High Schooler, Student | 1 Comment

My Best, Your Least (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): Her pregnant student

Posted on January 15, 2025 by kaist455

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 →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Preganacy, School, South Korean Film, Student, Teacher | Leave a comment

Look Back (2024) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Two young collaborators

Posted on November 16, 2024 by kaist455

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 →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Animation Film, Artist, Coming-of-age drama, Friendship, Graphic novel, Manga, Student | Leave a comment

Typhoon Club (1985) ☆☆☆(3/4): As a storm is coming

Posted on July 7, 2024 by kaist455

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 →

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Sayonara, Girls. (2022) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Before their graduation

Posted on February 12, 2024 by kaist455

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 →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Graduation, High School, Romance, School, Student | Leave a comment

Club Zero (2023) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Teaching “conscious eating”

Posted on February 5, 2024 by kaist455

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 →