Kosumosu

1997
1 Std. 43 Min.

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Füge eine Handlung in deiner Sprache hinzuA Japanese schoolgirl returns to her hometown from abroad, but has now contracted AIDS to a blood transfusion. So begins much prejudice, misconception and discrimination. She not only has ph... Alles lesenA Japanese schoolgirl returns to her hometown from abroad, but has now contracted AIDS to a blood transfusion. So begins much prejudice, misconception and discrimination. She not only has physical pain, side-effects and manifestations from the virus she has contracted, but also r... Alles lesenA Japanese schoolgirl returns to her hometown from abroad, but has now contracted AIDS to a blood transfusion. So begins much prejudice, misconception and discrimination. She not only has physical pain, side-effects and manifestations from the virus she has contracted, but also receives no respite given the way she is treated. She does have one and only one friend how... Alles lesen

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6,2/10

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6BarbaraB-2

Preachy, pretty, predictable

There are some fine moments in this nicely photographed Japanese movie about a young girl with AIDS who faces discrimination from the residents of her hometown. But the story is predictable and derivative -- we've seen it all before. The only thing different here is the locale, and even that isn't exploited enough to make this film stand out. And, although the film maker's heart is in the right place, it verges on a preachiness that is a bit heavy-handed.

6bobscott

A fine attempt, perhaps stretched a bit too far

This movie caught my eye on the rental shelf, and I must say I expected more of it from what I read on the back of the box. What it turned out to be was an after-school special sort of film when I expected something bordering on original.

This is not to say that the story wasn't at least somewhat compelling. The cinematography also had some rather high points, and the score was far from disappointing. It's just that it was presented in a way that almost bypasses the viewer altogether.

True, there are emotional scenes in the movie, but so much of the genuine emotion is drowned out by the repetition of practically the same sorts of situations. And the predictability of the film doesn't really add to its allure.

Still, the flaws don't make this a bad film. Out of a possible 10, I give this film a 6.

5sissypower

flowers give one peace

An elementary tale of prejudice in a small Japanese town against the unknown, but imminently fatal AIDS, as carried by a returning native school girl, Akiko. The first fifty minutes or so - on a first of two night screening - seemed simple and vapid; but the second half, after a couple of glasses of wine, drew me in ... and the film made sense as an instructive plea for understanding suffering and overcoming fear. The film is almost shockingly sober.