Plot: Kai, A Taiwanese woman, plans a trip to Brazil with her boyfriend, but he ditches her last minute. She goes by herself, but she struggles to have a good time. Then she runs into Fu Ang, a Chinese man selling umbrellas. Rain season is late this year though and Ang is forced to pack up his store, which leaves Kai alone once again.
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August 16, 2024
A fine arthouse drama. I'm aware of the relatively strong bond between Brazil and Japan, it's not as common to see an Argentine director import a Taiwanese lead to Brazil. It makes for a novel setup, though the film is a relatively basic arthouse drama, meaning the pacing is slow and the characters somewhat lethargic.
That's not a negative, thanks to the solid performances and the pretty cinematography the slow pacing is easy to stomach. The drama felt a little underwhelming though, i never fully cared about the characters and their troubles, but at least I had a pleasant time spending time with them.