Japanese Movie '' Familia '' is a family drama that blends in the stories of different people from different backgrounds, as they, eventually, become a family.
The movie starts out quite weakly. The first half actually was boring, as the story was trying to find its footing and get a grip on what it was going to be about. Things started picking up in the second half though, however, that also meant that there was little time left for anything proper to develop. So, the movie suffered, in the end, by the false passing and the confusion of what it is going to narrate ultimately.
The acting, on the other hand, was enjoyable throughout it, especially by the father, who was really strong when it came to the emotional scenes.
So, overall, three out of ten stars for the movie '' Familia ''.
Plot summary
One day a young Brazilian man living in Japan crashes his car into the side of the house of a happy family. They take him in after realizing he had been beaten. As they get to know each other they find the bonds of family transcend blood and lineage.
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August 21, 2023 at 05:19 PM
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Not good enough but def not that bad
I believe many people rate this film lower to express their dissatisfaction with how the migration problem is portrayed in the movie.
However, in my view, the most appealing aspect of this film is how the filmmaker creates a scenario to initiate a discussion about how the Japanese government deals with terrorists breaking up the 'Family.'
Instead of simply narrating this story, I appreciate how the director incorporates the theme of family love to address the unresolved and, symbolically, unsolvable issue. This approach transforms the boy into a member of the father's family.
If you pay attention, you'll notice that the way the boy distances himself from the triad mirrors the father's own growth. For me, this film truly touched my heart.