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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I have just watched this remarkably simple and sad yet heartwarming Japanese film, and felt obliged to write my first review on Amazon, if only to allow others to share the enjoyment of this little film. It all moves at a deliberately slow pace but you, the viewer, are rewarded with outstanding acting from a cast of mostly young children, and a touching and at times heart-wrenching story which patronises neither the characters or the viewer. Don't be put off by the fact that its in a foreign language - it is not an 'art' film, just a beautifully told slice of life which could happen anywhere but which is enriched by its unique depiction of ordinary Tokyo suburban life....
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
An underseen, humanist classic, 'Nobody Knows' explores how 4 children cope when their mother abandons them for months on end in their Tokyo apartment. The film progresses gently, but is acutely observed, highlighting the different ways in which the children cope with their situation. The performances are devastatingly powerful. The most moving moments don't always come from high drama; few films can match the potency of the sequence where the teenage son takes his 4 year old sister out of the house - for the first time in months - for a birthday treat. As they walk hand-in-hand along down the centre of the road it's hard to hold back a tear.
Another gem from the ICA. Like the other DVDs from this label it comes with strong cover design and far more useful than usual chaptering.
Another gem from the ICA. Like the other DVDs from this label it comes with strong cover design and far more useful than usual chaptering.
29 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a very sad story without making you depressed. It's a story of 4 children who were abondoned by their mother and whom nobody in the society knows that they exist. 4 children expressed in the films are so lovely and special that you get frustrated with the Japanese society that appears to be very polite and caring to others on the surface but can be cold and indifferent to others in different levels, which is the reason why these children could exist without being known to neighbours, to landloard, to authorities, etc. The mother who left them was also cruel but at the same time her action reflects the cruel side of Japanese society which stigmatises unmarried mothers, children without fathers, resulting in her drastic choice she had made in order to be happy as a woman rather than as a mother. Akira, the main character in the film, is excellent in his role in raising and protecting his siblings within the world of their own. This is an excellent film to watch.
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tragic and beautiful
After seeing this film, I felt compelled to share my thoughts about it. Having watched it the previous evening, I am still reeling from its affects. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mr. N. R. Birkhead
Very good film but absolutely lousy DVD quality
The film is very good, but don't buy this sub-standard DVD. It is the second DVD from ICA Films that has playability problems. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Jackal
Both heartwarming and disturbing
The story of 'Nobody Knows' revolves around four Tokyo siblings who are suddenly abandoned by their mother. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Ernie
wonderful performances, amazingly crafted
An outstanding achievement in story telling with incredible performances from the ensemble of child actors (and the mother). Read more
Published 23 months ago by gerry-e-b
Very moving and very real
This film tells the story of four children holed up secretly in a flat, running out of money for groceries while they wait with brave and fading hope for the mother who has... Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2010 by PlayerPianoPlayer
Sensitive study of childhood
Do you ever get tired of Hollywood films always trying to sell you something? When they're not trying to sell you actual goods through heavy product placement it seems like... Read more
Published on 28 Jan 2010 by Keris Nine
An all too real film experience
I find it hard to even say in words how this film made me feel, so forgive me if i don't do it justice.
I first saw this film on television 3 years ago... Read more
I first saw this film on television 3 years ago... Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2010 by Anthony Boobier
Heartbreaking
This is a fantastically sad film. The acting is outstanding (main cast were children and they were brilliant!). Read more
Published on 26 Dec 2009 by Ms. S. L. Harfleet
Asia beats the USA in drama, too.
Asian cinema has been the most interesting one in the lastest years, well ahead from European cinema, and clearly beating the s*** out of US cinema. Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2007 by Francisco José Poyato Ariza
excellent
This is a beautiful, sad and inspiring movie. It is slow and subtle yet the overall statement is clear and it is the little moments in the film that leave the biggest impact. Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2007 by SHEI
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