Here's a quirky one for you! I had to watch this by myself, because I knew my hubby wouldn't tolerate the weirdness of this film. However, for those of you who like to watch world movies, and feel a bit cultured now and then, this is a German film, of which half is set in Japan. A close German couple visit their children only to realise that their children are too busy for them. Surprisingly, the wife dies, and the husband is quite lost without her, especially as his children see him as a burden. He travels to Tokyo, to live out the dream his wife had of seeing the cherry blossoms and Mt Fuji, and becoming a butoh dancer.
The scene where he steps out onto the balcony at night to see Mt Fuji is the most beautiful moment in the film. I audibly said, "Wow!" There are many pensive, heartbreaking soul-searching moments in the film, that make you realise how short life is, and that you need to make your dreams come to life.
The film has a very home made feel; you are not there for the special effects and action shots. This is a quiet, contemplative film, that reminds you to think of your family and be true to yourself. Worth a peek.
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