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These stories are interesting, but all episodes have pacing issues and could have used some serious editing. They drag on and on forever. The plots of this anthology series have the potential to be thought-provoking, but I had a difficult time sitting through them. For me, there were quite a few "wait there's more???" moments throughout the viewing. Some of the dialogue also sounds really weird and unnatural in Thai, and a lot of the acting doesn't seem to come from a genuine place. The whole thing is a commendable effort with the attempt to create an Asian version of Black Mirror, but it appears to be half-baked and could have used some polishing and tightening up.

This piece of great film work took Japan by storm, and once I saw it realized why it had turned out that way. The film is immensely nostalgic and filled with bits of memorable moments that would send you bursting out with laughter while tears are still continuing to fill up your eyes.

The plot is austerely simple, yet the characters are smartly introduced and thoroughly elaborated. It's ultimately easy for us to believe that the Third Street community and those characters are real. The relationships between them are reasonably developed and eventually leads to a powerful and heart-wrenching-yet-warmly ending.

This is not a regular tear-jerker. Emotional scenes are not forced in as in any other movies, but effectively and strategically put into the right places, resulting in a gradual and natural emotional building.

The music and photography are flawless, and tremendously help with the holistic ambiance of the film. Acting is also impeccable.

Truly a worth-seeing gem for movie lovers. Another delicate Asian craft which has all the qualities that Hollywood mainstream movies still lack of.