Japan has always been considered a country with a mysterious history and strict orders. Their cultural and moral values are significantly different from modern European views. Therefore, Japanese cinema is increasingly gaining popularity among young people and not only. The greatest appeal and interest are Japanese melodramas. It is this direction of cinema that best conveys the mentality of the Japanese. Actors try to convey the emotions of love, pain and disappointment as much as possible. This is expressed in facial expressions, intonation and internal ambitions. Not surprisingly, after the anime, Japanese melodramas are gaining such popularity.
Memoirs of a Geisha (2005)
The film tells about the difficult fate of a girl named Sayuri, who in childhood falls into the house of a geisha, where she is taught all the skills of a geisha. Time goes by and the girl turns into a beautiful woman and attracts a huge number of looks of different wealthy men.
In the 1930s, in Japan, the skill of geishas was considered a real art and the embodiment of true femininity and beauty. And Sayuri becomes a real celebrity in his city. Every man is willing to pay any money to spend time with her. But Sayura is completely uninteresting, because in the heart of the girl lives a love for someone with whom she will never be.
This Japanese melodrama film allows you to plunge into the personal diary of one representative of ancient culture and live with her all the moments of her life.
Empty House (2004)
This melodrama tells the story of a guy who uses someone else’s housing during the absence of the owners. Using glued ads, the guy checks if the house is empty. And if luck is on his side, then he lives there for a while, but does not lose time in vain. He repairs broken things and cleans up, even doing laundry if necessary. Upon arrival of the owners, the guy gets on his motorcycle and leaves to look for a new haven.
Once having settled in the house, he does not notice the silent mistress. Frustrated in family life, a girl who constantly suffers beatings and lives in fear. Then choosing a moment, the guy saves the girl, and she accepts his lifestyle.
This is a good example of how Japanese melodramas can be experienced on an emotional level. For the entire film, the heroine does not say a single word.
To be with you (2004)
Once in the life of a young family comes a tragedy. My beloved wife and mother, Mio dies. Leaving her husband and son alone with silence and grief. The husband constantly blames himself for what happened to his wife. After all, a man has health problems and is severe. The son also blames himself for losing his mother. Myo leaves her son a book in which she writes that she went far to the star.
One fine day, going on an evening walk, they find a woman hiding from the rain under the crown of a tree.
Suddenly they begin to realize that this is their deceased Mio. The found girl does not remember anything about herself. The son thinks that the whole thing is in the book and, perhaps, it is a time machine.
Amazing melodrama tells about true love that can survive everything. The bewitching plot and even more bewitching denouement will not leave the spectator indifferent.
Love letter (1995)
The husband of the main character, Hiroki, died in the mountains a few years ago, but the girl still can not cope with the bitterness of loss. Even being in a relationship with a new guy, a girl cannot forget her dead husband. At one point, she finds the address of her husband's former residence.
For some reason, the girl has a strong desire to write him a letter. She understands that his old house has long been demolished and all this is pointless, but suddenly she receives a response letter with her husband’s signature.
Japanese melodramas about love are always distinguished by bewitching music and absorbing atmosphere, the film "Love Letter" makes you not only feel all the emotions of the characters, but also anticipate the further development of the plot.
Walking Castle (2004)
Not only films of the Japanese industry fascinate with the depth of their emotional events, but also some anime cartoons. The action of the plot of the cartoon takes place in a parallel world where magic goes hand in hand with progress. Young girl Sophie has no idea how her life will turn out when the walking castle of a mysterious wizard named Haul comes to the city. Once returning home to the girl, two soldiers begin to pester and then the very famous wizard comes to her aid, about whom the whole city is whispering. She sincerely falls in love with him and suddenly becomes involved in incredible adventures. A jealous sorceress turns her into an old and feeble grandmother, but this does not stop the girl.
Even though the Japanese love melodramas shown in the films are more relevant. Anime - “Walking Castle” will not leave anyone indifferent. This fantastic adventure with an exciting storyline will make you plunge into the incredible world of magic, injustice and strong love. This cartoon was appreciated and participated in the Academy Award nomination for films.
I just love you (2006)
This love story unfolds at the university, where upon admission Makato's young boyfriend meets Shizuru. Being late for the admission ceremony, the girl desperately tried to cross the road, but the drivers did not let her pass, then the guy first noticed her and a real friendship was made between them. They devote a lot of time to each other, communicate a lot and have fun. Makato teaches Shizura the art of photography, and they willingly hone their skills in the forest, arranging photo shoots. But the moment comes when Makato has a girlfriend. Shizuru is very hurt, and by all means strives to become the most stunning girl. The guy thinks this is another friend’s joke.
This story of two young people will affect every string of the soul of its viewer. Having looked through this picture, one can safely say that he has witnessed an incredible love atmosphere and indescribable emotions.
Before you plunge into the incredible world of the Japanese film industry, you need to make sure that the Japanese melodrama, the dubbing of which is not always happy, is comfortable for you and the original text is not distorted by a poor translation. Otherwise, you can miss the important points that the directors are trying to convey in their films.