Memories of a Dead End (2019)
Director: Choi Hyun Young
Writer: Choi Hyun Young (screenplay), Banana Yoshimoto (novel)
Casts: Choi Soo Young, Tanaka Shunsuke
Located in a small alley, the guest house cafe appears to have plenty of regular customers, from a young girl who loves onigiri and an old man who enjoys telling stories. With the help of Nishiyama, she begins to open up herself and enjoys her time with others. Yumi finds ease and comfort in the guest house and its surroundings. There, she learns to overcome her sadness and move on.
With sentimental cinematography and shooting ambient, this movie delivers the story about a girl who find herself at the dead end. Story about forgiveness and healing. Overall, it's a feel-good movie you will love watching on a chilly night while drinking warm coffee.
Favorite quote: “Most people don’t even try to see the treasure that lies inside the people they know” - Nishiyama
Rate
Story: 6/10
Cast: 6/10
Cinematography: 7.5/10
Ost:4/10
Overall: 6/10