One of the most beautiful films I have seen in years.

Rating: 10/10 (14 January 2010)

This has won many awards in Japan & in festival showings. It has won the Oscar last year for Films not in English.
This year it is eligible for all Oscar nominations. I for one, it deserves many nomination. It is one of the most beautiful films in every possible department
Yojiro Takita is the director, & was written by Kundo Koyama. Masahero Motoki is the star & he already has won awards for his sensitive, realistic performance, He should be nominated for an Oscar. It is performance that cries out for recognition. In fact all the performances are that good. The cinematography, music, settings are equally superb.
Since the subject matter is of an adult nature,it is not for children.
Thankfully there is enough humor to compensate for the sad scenes.
See this film, you will be glad you did.
Ratings: **** (out of 4) 99 points (out of 100)++ IMDb 10 (out of 1)
++ I no longer give films 100 points, NO film is that perfect. This one does come close.