This movie, about the adopted son of a legendary actor, and an aspiring star himself, who turns to his infant brother's wet nurse for support and affection - only for her to give up everything for her beloved's glory, is an okay drama movie.
The inner story of this movie is both beautiful and tragic. I'm not familiar with Japanese history, but the movie represents the contradictions of people's lives in a good way overall. I interpret Okotu as the protagonist and Kikunosuke Onoue as the antagonist while I still hoped for the best for both of them. Kikunosuke has a much higher position than Okotu, and the romance between them is beautiful. They get married at last, but things go upside down. Kikunosuke changes and isn't the same as Okotu remembers. But still, Okotu does everything in her power to make Kikunosuke's career successful while her body slowly gets weaker. She sacrifices everything, and once Kikunosuke reaches his top, she dies with relief and love. I found this last part really impactful because it's so tragic.
The story aside, the cinematography is effective, especially the wide shots, and the movie is mostly visually appealing. However, I think the movie itself is too stretched. The actual dialogues and elements that set the plot in motion are quite compelling, but the scenes in-between, like the eating, rehearsing and dancing felt like forever sometimes. I think the movie should have been more compact because I'm left with a mixed experience.
Despite its compelling narrative and visually appealing cinematography, this movie falters in its pacing, leaving with a mixed impression. While the inner story of Okotu's unwavering love and sacrifices for Kikunosuke's success is both beautiful and tragic, the movie's protracted scenes and extended sequences detract from the emotional impact of the central conflict. The movie could benefit from a more concise narrative, allowing for a more focused and impactful exploration of its poignant themes.
The inner story of this movie is both beautiful and tragic. I'm not familiar with Japanese history, but the movie represents the contradictions of people's lives in a good way overall. I interpret Okotu as the protagonist and Kikunosuke Onoue as the antagonist while I still hoped for the best for both of them. Kikunosuke has a much higher position than Okotu, and the romance between them is beautiful. They get married at last, but things go upside down. Kikunosuke changes and isn't the same as Okotu remembers. But still, Okotu does everything in her power to make Kikunosuke's career successful while her body slowly gets weaker. She sacrifices everything, and once Kikunosuke reaches his top, she dies with relief and love. I found this last part really impactful because it's so tragic.
The story aside, the cinematography is effective, especially the wide shots, and the movie is mostly visually appealing. However, I think the movie itself is too stretched. The actual dialogues and elements that set the plot in motion are quite compelling, but the scenes in-between, like the eating, rehearsing and dancing felt like forever sometimes. I think the movie should have been more compact because I'm left with a mixed experience.
Despite its compelling narrative and visually appealing cinematography, this movie falters in its pacing, leaving with a mixed impression. While the inner story of Okotu's unwavering love and sacrifices for Kikunosuke's success is both beautiful and tragic, the movie's protracted scenes and extended sequences detract from the emotional impact of the central conflict. The movie could benefit from a more concise narrative, allowing for a more focused and impactful exploration of its poignant themes.