Looking at Hirokazu Kore-eda's films, "Air Dolls" may not be a hot topic in public opinion, but the film has an indescribable charm. As you can tell from the title, the film depicts an incredible story between a single otaku and his inflatable doll.
The main character, Hideo, is an ordinary restaurant waiter who lives a bland and poor life. In order to fill his loneliness, he went so far as to buy an inflatable doll and give her the name "Xiao Wang", which echoes the name of his ex-girlfriend. Although Xiao Wang is an inflatable doll, he shows an unexpected "life" under the care of Hideo.
Through the delicate depiction of the daily life between this special "couple", the film outlines a warm and interesting picture. This is not just a bizarre love, but also an exploration of human nature. Hideo is not the abandoned otaku image in our impression, but a warm and considerate "boyfriend", whose love and carefulness make Xiao Wang present amazing vividness in the movie.
However, the story doesn't stop there. Xiao Wang actually "woke up" on a sunny morning, and this turn was jaw-dropping. She begins to blend into a strange world, and the wonderful transformation of her life makes people curious about the unknown. This sudden episode seems to tell us that life is full of endless possibilities.
The film profoundly explores the mysteries of life through the perspective of Xiao Wang. Everyone is looking for their own value in existence, and Xiao Wang shows her unique understanding of life in a different way. She is not only an inflatable doll, but also an "individual" with a strong claim to existence.
However, the story doesn't stop there. Xiao Wang actually has feelings for Junichi, but he cuts off his arm in an accident, and his life is about to come to an end. This scene is embarrassing, and it also makes us think more deeply about the fragility of life. Junichi's unexpected kindness rescues Xiao Wang began to feel the real "life", but this is not the end of the story.
The movie ended in a tragedy, in order not to become "combustible garbage", Xiao Wang chose to turn Chunyi into "combustible garbage", and he became "non-combustible garbage". Such an ending makes people fall into contemplation and have a deep reflection on life and existence. Xiao Wang's story may be a kind of allegory for ourselves, allowing us to think about the true meaning of life in laughter.
In the bustling world of entertainment, we may need to pay more attention to the buried niche. This movie may not be a hot topic in the entertainment industry, but its profound connotation and thinking about life are indeed worth savoring. Let's find the feeling of resonance with "Air Doll" in this movie full of laughter and thought.