This movie is such a weird one to pin down in my head. It felt so simple, yet so dense. I could sum up the entire story in a paragraph, and it wouldn’t seem all that significant. But the way it’s presented, the framing, the way scenes bleed into each other, it’s just something else. The way protag chan, grieves outside that door, her mind sifting through countless possibilities, desperately searching for one where she doesn’t feel guilt. Then the scenes that follow. It’s all chef’s kiss.
My only issue was how fast the beginning flew by. I actually had to double-check that I didn’t accidentally skip a few scenes. So much happened so quickly that it felt a little disconnected. It’s such a stark contrast to how much breathing room the movie gives its important moments. Those scenes stretch out, settle in, and set the perfect tone. If only the rest of the film wasn’t a series of fast-forwarded events, I might’ve called this peak cinema.
Watched this with James during an anime marathon.