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 Tokyo Godfathers Introduction A tale that is as ridiculously hilarious as it is heartwarming, Satoshi Kon’s Tokyo Godfathers hits all the right beats and manages to make this rather absurd story realistically moving. Intricately Written Characters I have seen tons of feel-good films, and Tokyo Godfathers has to be among the top of the bunch. Satoshi Kon so effortlessly brings us into the world of our three homeless protagonists, and makes us uncontrollably care for them, more and more as the film progresses. The characters are so well-written and their distinct characteristics, backstories and beliefs make for very interesting conversations between them, as well as incredibly satisfying character arcs. Throughout the film, Kon manages to deal with sensitive subject matter in a respectful way, and that is thanks to how our characters are written and how they interact with each other. Our protagonists - Gin, Miyuki, and Hana Kon's Twisting, Turning Plot Ever heard of a Christmas mir...

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter...and Spring - A Writeup Spring Spring : a time for new beginnings. A young monk opens his eyes. A temple, which floats majestically in the middle of a crystal-clear lake. A forest of a deep, verdant green. The lush flora teeming with wildlife surround the two monks, and us as well. Filled to the brim with scenic shots of nature, we watch on as the young monk frolics around and gives in to his curiosity. A fish. A frog. A snake. What he does to them is wrong, and his master knows it. Repentance. Remorse. The young monk learns his lesson the hard way, and as he reflects, he is cleansed of his sins and starts fresh. Summer Summer : a time for happiness and fun, with endless opportunities awaiting in the future. Years have passed at this point, and the young monk is now a teenager. A young woman is left at the floating temple to be cured of an illness by her mother. A fleeting look, or two. An innocent, yet indecent act, or two. Feelings of love fill the summe...