films seen
1
average score
3.50*
nationality
status
Alive and kicking
Movies
A fine Taiwanese drama about a young mother raising a kid with ADHD. As is the norm with Taiwanese films, the presentation is slick and the performances are on point. It's just that the drama felt a little overdone. I would've preferred a slightly more subdued approach, the second half in particular felt a bit heavyhanded. The cinematography is beautiful, the actors do a good job and the film gives a strong impression of what it is to live with a kid like that. There's just a bit too much outside drama in the latter half of the film, which detracts from the core. Still a worthy film, but not quite up there with the best the country has on offer. Read all