Within himself, clearly Sugihara's confused about his own identity. Having endless thoughts whether or not to accept his Korean background, or become Japanese. Heck he's already got a Japanese name for starters. Just when things starting to boil over, Sugihara's Dad, a North Korean refugee who fled to Japan in order to raise his family safely suddenly comes into the scene. To rescue Sugihara from his torment...well....sort of.
His Dad helps him make his choice in his own tried, and true way. Then, and only then we are introduced to an even bigger obastacle for Sugihara. That is when he meets a gorgeous Japanese High School Girl. What will he do? What will he say? And more importantly, What will happen if he reveals his real background of being a Korean to her? Ahh...you'll just have to watch, and find out!!!
I was really impressed by this movie, everything from the cast, storyline, and production. I found it to be an unconventional love story. By that I meant although this is all in all, a love story per se. The movie wasn't just focused on that aspect.
It had every emotional hurdles to be dealt with by Sugihara. Being different, having two identities, being born in a foreign country, racial discrimination, parental problems, and....falling in love.
In conclusion, the movie is a triumph for it questions the very meaning of being ones' self. It shows that the simplest answer can be the most difficult to accept, in other words you are who you are. Deal with it! I have never seen a more natural acting than the cast in this movie, and I have never seen a more honest story. GO! another Japanese movie gem, do not miss this one!!! |
