How does one cope when
something tragic happens to you? Physically, emotionally abused, disturbed.
In this case, the lady in
question seems to take the unfamiliar path of letting the event pass by. She
continues her life as if nothing of importance happened until further
disturbances changes the situation.
During the same period her
family’s past is catching up with her. Another hiccup in an ordinary life.
She must have considered all
her options in trying to find a resolution. A decision that should put to rest
all the past events.
You can feel the adrenalin
pumping as that moment comes closer.
A man and a woman. A brother who is protective and cares for the sister
even though it a trying task.
The couple have their shortcomings but an incident brought them closer.
In the beginning, it was a one-sided affair, but circumstances changed the
situation.
A look at how society accepts those at the periphery. Out of sight, out
of mind, most probably.
In the end, love is the strong binding factor. It seems able to surmount
all obstacles that came hurtling.
A huge development project that will transform a part of the city into a
vision of progress and modernity.
Faux pas architecture, with all its attendant grotesque design. Beautiful
to some, but ugly beyond redemption for others.
This place witnesses the transformation of a boy from the village into a
man. At first innocent, and eventually wise to the city’s ways. The accidental
encounter with his elder brother brought a different perspective to his world
view. In the end, he had to make decisions of which path to take.
A familiar theme of the rural urban migration scene.
A death affects everyone. The way each of them handles that event is the
focus of this film.
The mother who is the most affected is living in her own world That is
her coping mechanism. But her behaviour puts a strain on the family
relationship. How long will this last?
A gentle pace, lets the audience into the anguish, love lost and helplessness
that engulfs the family.
Graffiti. Ugly, dirty, an eye sore to some, but to the artist, it is an
outlet of expression. Within that space allotted to each or any space that they
have chosen, beauty unfolds.
A friendship, a bond, going through the roughs and tumbles.
The pure, honest feelings for everyone to see, admire, or just of no
consequence.
Trying to find a parking space with the aim of spending the night
together. You have got to be kidding, right? That is the premise of the story
and it seems like an easy task.
A man and a woman. Different backgrounds and life experiences. They have
the whole night to be closer to each other. But not in the privacy of a home.
The parking problem puts paid to that dream.
A secluded village, safe from the turmoil of the outside world. Alas,
youthful spirit and a sense of adventure beckons one of the young man. His
younger brother follows suit and we have an adventure.
The bond between brothers, the atrocities of war, the unequal treatment
of fellow men are all subjects on display.
A happy ending might be a given, but how the director pulls us along is
a pleasure. Emotional roller coaster as well, since the sins of man is aplenty.
Has a 20-years lapse made memories more vivid or distorted. That might
be the premise of the film.
Adapted from a stage play, it deals with paedophiles, religion, love and
affection.
Would a loving touch be construed as a sexual advance towards an
unsuspecting victim? A child will almost always look up to his elders for love
and protection. Has that trust been abused?
Questions. Memories. Which version is true to the events.
The victim and the alleged perpetrator. Both need help to continue with
their daily lives. Bringing a sense of normalcy back.
A delicate situation. If it is true, the guilty must be punished. But if
the accused is not guilty, an innocent bears the consequences.
An aging French cross dresser who calls Cambodia home. Mix that with drugs,
child prostitution and the ongoing trials of those involved during the Khmer
Rouge era.
He might seem ensconced in his own world but he has a heart. We can only
wonder whether there is such a character in real life. Someone who transplants
himself to another country, for whatever reason and trying to live as best as
he can.
Then comes other characters in his life which disturbs his routine. How
he handles that situation is the main theme.
The film depends a lot on the main character, and the lead actor does
not disappoint. The child actress and the other supporting lend their poignant
take on real life situations.
I do wish that some of the scenes especially those involving children
did not happen. There is still a lot of work to be done before all the children
will be able to live through their childhood years peacefully.
The heart can be a wasteland too. Devoid of feelings. Empty. Some might
say it is in hibernation waiting for spring. Then it will blossom anew.
Sometimes the support and love from the family is just not enough to
encourage that growth. The past experiences haunt every moment. Conflicting
feelings surface. When it was not a wasteland in the beginning, it has become
arid through those moments.
Through no fault of her own, a girl loses her hands. That starts a
string of events that shows how wealth does not necessarily bring that
happiness everyone longs for. How the evil streak exists to destroy everything
in its way. Trying to pull down everyone to its level of hatred and vengeance.
There will always be barriers and struggles towards a happy ending.
A fall while waking up from bed, starts the ball rolling for this look
at relationships, not just between individuals but between different political
perspectives.
Women play an important role here. They are aggressive, arrogant and
could not care less sometimes but deep within there is that glimmer of hope
that women hold the key to resolving a lot of issues. If only all of us could
take a moment to reflect on how it feels to be on the other side of the fence.
A matriarch and her maid. The two of them in the old house. The children
scattered.
The differences between siblings and children has never changed her role
as the matriarch and remain the family’s pillar of strength. This is despite
her own struggles with the past.
The two main actresses gave a sterling performance.
Two men thrown into each other’s path in a foreign land. Two men with an
emotional baggage. The time abroad is a time of reflection. Thinking.
Reflecting.
The change in their past lives affects how they cope with the present.
The first encounter might have been accidental but eventually a bond develops.
But will it have a happy ending?
A light hearted look at friendship, love and its consequences.
A young boy is sent to a children’s home after his mother’s death due to
an accident.
There were adjustments to be made at the beginning but eventually he
settled in and found some semblance of peace. All the children had varying
degrees of life changing experiences and that bonded them together.
That friendship faced many tests but the bond remained strong.
A heart-warming story. It is sad and unfortunate we do not know the fate
of those who might not have had such good fortune. Those who escaped the system
seems too few and far in between.
The dialogue might seem dated but has its merits in telling the story. The
sequence of events that will eventually catch up with the main characters
dovetailed smoothly.
An elaborate plan. Unfortunately, lady luck was not smiling on them.
Love was such a strong force in the whole story. It is ever present. In
the end, the love will remain but it is at a high price
