Heaven's bookstore

Country Japan 2005

Picture and details sensasian

Seen 7 May 2006

A sister reading to her brother. A fireworks display. Those two scnes made me misty eyed. That sums up the whole film. A feel good film with poignant moments.

A frustrated pianist is sent to heaven temporarily to meet his destiny. He meets up with a lady pianist whom he admired when he was younger and together they try to finish a composition.

While on earth the lady pianist's niece met up with the aunt's boyfriend. He has to face his demons before he found the courage to continue his work as a fireworks expert. The director shows both parties struggling with their past to enable them to move forward. The inner conflict, guilt and despondency shows on their faces. It is only towards the end that they manage to resolve their quarrels with their loved ones and leave behind the excess emotional baggage.

Good ensemble cast and tight editing make this film a must see for die hard romantics.