"XiaoHao, Xiaoma, Sawako" 2013, Japan, Douban score 8.7
The tone of the film is beautiful, the content is about the state of the life stage of the friend who has been in contact for more than ten years, about 30 years old, and the plot without ups and downs is slowly carried out like a documentary.
The film enriched my impression of Japanese culture.
Most of the contacts with Japan were through miyazaki's animations, songs by Jean Hisaishi, manga by Naoko Takagi, fairy tales by Naoko Abo, biographies by Yohji Yamamoto, essays by Yataro Matsuura... A group of people who actively love life, living a simple life.
In this film, we see a rarely touched side of Japanese culture.
The days are not always quiet, and there is a violation of the heart forced by life. People are not all so straightforward and have less bright means. The workplace is still a bit harsh on women, and single people have to be ridiculed by men. Poor skin condition will be pointed out by the boss to pay attention! This was particularly shocking, and I was frightened.
This feeling is like seeing the indecent behavior of the idol, which is difficult to accept for a while and is unwilling to face.
But I was stunned for a while and accepted. This is also reasonable, the culture is inherently diverse, and the favorite has not changed.
"Romantic Physique" 2019, South Korea. Douban score 9.2
This drama and "Xiaohao, Xiaoma, Sawako" can be compared with Japanese and Korean cultures.
The same is about the daily life of female friends at this stage of 30 years old, of course, because this drama is last year, naturally it can reflect the mainstream thinking.
The workplace background is a rare TELEVISION-centered one that revolves around the trivial daily routine of work and love between directors, producers, screenwriters, actors.
The plot progresses between their communication, confusion and emotion, and the editing is often unexpectedly humorous, a little interesting, suitable for viewing at 1.25 or 1.75 times the speed.