Japanese writer and director Hirokazu Kore-eda returns with another powerful film about the loneliness and emptiness through the point of view of an air doll who comes to live. Kore-eda manages again to bring an utterly compelling and original work that's full of heart and humor that will resonate with many. An air doll used for sexual pleasure by a lonely waiter comes to life and looks at the humanity and falls in love with a video store clerk. Korean actress Doona Bae is pitch perfect as the air doll with an outstanding performance. Kore-eda makes a rich and satisfying observation about the human condition that's spot on. To give life and substance to a doll is no easy task which only a talent like Kore-eda can achieve. YRCinema's coverage of the San Francisco International Film Festival.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Air Doll
Japanese writer and director Hirokazu Kore-eda returns with another powerful film about the loneliness and emptiness through the point of view of an air doll who comes to live. Kore-eda manages again to bring an utterly compelling and original work that's full of heart and humor that will resonate with many. An air doll used for sexual pleasure by a lonely waiter comes to life and looks at the humanity and falls in love with a video store clerk. Korean actress Doona Bae is pitch perfect as the air doll with an outstanding performance. Kore-eda makes a rich and satisfying observation about the human condition that's spot on. To give life and substance to a doll is no easy task which only a talent like Kore-eda can achieve. YRCinema's coverage of the San Francisco International Film Festival.
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