Netflix’s original Japanese reality show Love Like a K-Drama combines the drama of reality television with the romance of Korean dramas to create a unique show that is a perfect blend of the two concepts. But does it really work? I’ve spent the last four weeks watching this show despite having no taste for reality TV (thanks to the job), and as a casual cynic, I’d say it doesn’t hit the mark. I will admit, that this is only my second experience watching a dating show (I didn’t choose this life), and it’s left me with the same sour taste as the last one. Although I will admit, it was fun to be biased towards one of the members. The show may be trying to prove that language isn’t a barrier to love, but it seems this “love” is lost in translation. The...
- 12/26/2023
- by Ruchika Bhat
- Film Fugitives
The concept of quitting high demand jobs for something that pays less but is also less demanding timewise and in psychological terms is a concept that has been examined in Japanese cinema a number of times, with “Bunny Drop” being one of the first movies that come to mind. At the same time, the feeling of failure that accompanies such decisions, or any kind of ‘not-meeting-expectations' is another very interesting topic that we have seen dealt with in titles like “Melancholic”. Yuho Ishibashi deals with both in her latest work, which has recently won the Japan Cuts award at Osaka Asian Film Festival.
“When Morning Comes, I Feel Empty…” is screening at Osaka Asian Film Festival
24-year-old Nozomi has quit her job in the ad agency she used to work with, and is now working part time at a convenience store close to her apartment. However, her sense of failure is so intense,...
“When Morning Comes, I Feel Empty…” is screening at Osaka Asian Film Festival
24-year-old Nozomi has quit her job in the ad agency she used to work with, and is now working part time at a convenience store close to her apartment. However, her sense of failure is so intense,...
- 3/25/2023
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
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