films seen
1
average score
3.50*
nationality
status
Alive and kicking
Movies
A touching drama about a young girl struggling to survive. Hiranami's been around for a while, but this is only his first film I've watched. He has a knack for drama, that much is clear, but it's a popular genre with countless entries each year, and Search Light didn't do quite enough to stand out. There's nothing really wrong with it though. The performances are strong, the emotional core is on point, and the runtime is perfect. There is no fat to trim, there are several dramatic highlights, and the ending is perfection. It's a lovely little film, it just lacks something to make it truly special. Read all