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An Encyclopedia of Unconventional Women
Not gonna lie, my only reason for catching up with this film was Aoi Miyazaki's involvement, even though she wasn't even the main character. The plot looked a little pedestrian, and the cinematic qualities of this drama were limited, but it's still a nice little drama, if you care for this kind of thing. The cinematography is a little too plain and the easy music a tad cheesy, but the performances are decent and there are some nice sentiments spread throughout. It's an average Japanese drama, too long and unable to stand out from its peers, but if you have some time to waste, it's a solid option.Read all
Japan can't get enough of tragic romances, especially when diseases are involved. This niche has been going strong for more than a decade now, and it seems there's still no end in sight. Love Like the Falling Petals is next in line, and simply delivers what people want from the genre. What starts off as a sweet romance quickly turns into a hefty drama with no chance of a happy ending in sight. Performances are okay, the cinematography is slick and the soundtrack is passable, it's just that I don't really care much for these types of films. It's all a bit too sentimental to be truly powerful. Not the worst of its kind though.Read all
