Nada Sou Sou (2006), Japanese
Directed by Nobuhiro Doi, starring Satoshi Tsumabuki, Masami Nagasawa
I have seen Satoshi in the Japanese food drama called Queen of Lunch Time, quite a lovable character, I would say. I saw Masami's performance in Crying Out Loud From the Center of The Earth, a 
very innocent and moving performance. To watch the two of them together in this Japanese romantic drama breaths new life into this small film called Nada Sou Sou (Tears For You). The chemistry between the two seems just right for their parts. Satoshi plays Yotaro, who gains a step-sister, Kaoru, at the age of eight and since then has been harbouring this unspoken love towards his half sister, but subconsciously, tries to deny or suppress his feelings towards her. To me, the intercut between the past and the present has always been one of the biggest attractions of Japanese films, apart from their great sense of melody and choice of music for films. Somehow, it plays out perfectly in a story like this one. The subtlety of the relationship between the two 
is beautifully portrayed through fine acting from both. You can't help but feel devastated by the circumstances that they have to face, growing up. It makes you wonder how could we possibly define such love, as intimate as theirs, when love comes in the most unexpected ways. I am sure no matter how hard you try to hold back those tears, you will somehow succumb to the feelings that the film evoke on you...trust me. A film not to be missed.
very innocent and moving performance. To watch the two of them together in this Japanese romantic drama breaths new life into this small film called Nada Sou Sou (Tears For You). The chemistry between the two seems just right for their parts. Satoshi plays Yotaro, who gains a step-sister, Kaoru, at the age of eight and since then has been harbouring this unspoken love towards his half sister, but subconsciously, tries to deny or suppress his feelings towards her. To me, the intercut between the past and the present has always been one of the biggest attractions of Japanese films, apart from their great sense of melody and choice of music for films. Somehow, it plays out perfectly in a story like this one. The subtlety of the relationship between the two 
is beautifully portrayed through fine acting from both. You can't help but feel devastated by the circumstances that they have to face, growing up. It makes you wonder how could we possibly define such love, as intimate as theirs, when love comes in the most unexpected ways. I am sure no matter how hard you try to hold back those tears, you will somehow succumb to the feelings that the film evoke on you...trust me. A film not to be missed. 
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