Departures.

The most beautiful movie I've seen in a long, long time, and possibly one of the most beautiful, ever.
It's been a while since I've cried like that.
It's a movie which makes you wonder about why people act the way they do, wonder about the importance of ceremonies and why people hold on to these, and about love and treasuring human life. It is also a movie with characters who are self-ironic, human, and so easy to relate to and love. With situations which will make you laugh, and definitely, cry, it made me remember that life is transient but very, very beautiful, and is truly what makes the world go round. Without plant, animal, human life, the world would just be a cold hard object.
With brilliant pacing, acting, and a very well nuanced plot and direction, it was a very respectful and touching portrayal of the act of casketing in Japan.
A foreign film Oscar truly well deserved.
:1:38 AM: :sugah~plum