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Shigatsu monogatari (1998)
An excellent piece of Japanese film making!
This is a delightful film that I fell in love with on a flight to South East Asia. Because it is so short I must have watched it five or six times and consequently I grew to love it more and more.
It has a lovely distant calming quality on you, which is reflected in the slow pace of the film, yet the pace does not make the film any less enjoyable, it actually brings you closer to the central character of the girl and makes you feel a part of her life. This film also had a poignant effect on me as I was going to see my Asian girlfriend and as a result brought a lump to my throat at times.
In summary an excellent piece of Japanese film making, that captures the mood of going to University, making friends, feeling lonely at times, being in love and happy.
I just wish I could find a copy on video!