Umi de no hanashi (海でのはなし。) and Spitz

[muimui]

K. I watched it for Spitz, otherwise I don't think I'd sit through 70 minutes of boredom. Kinda reminded me of a slower Japanese version of Lost in Translation + Before Sunrise. Probably even less than that, as there was nothing going on. More like a series of music videos than anything else (and mismatched music and video at that). Anyways, the last ten minutes are really the essence of the movie and I was particularly moved by the walkman "Robinson" scene (it may have to do with Spitz, oh well). I also like the beginning when Miyazaki Aoi's character said what she feels for Nishijima Hidetoshi's character isn't romantic love, but a different kind that's more profound than romantic love. I suppose a part of me longs for (is envious?) this kind of relationship (?). Nishijima Hidetoshi is the type of guy who looks handsome in a dorky/lazy kind of way. I remember him from episode 1 of Aoi Yuu x 4tsu no Uso Camouflage, and in both roles he played the average man, sorta loser, old but goofy. Kinda reminded me of My Boss (except My Boss is the narcissistic extroverted, happy-go-lucky type of guy).

And listening to Spitz reminded me of Hachikuro all over again....