At first glance, it seems like an ordinary sports movie based on Kendo. Jaewoo, who joins the national team selection process, is treated as a soon-to-be eliminated player from the first day. However, IRON MASK does not simply follow the typical sports movie formula. It sets the tension high early on, by showcasing an intense confrontation between Jaewoo and the unbeatable top-ranked player, Taesu. From there, it gradually reveals why Jaewoo is there, peeling away the layers of his story like an onion. Thus, the film expands beyond being just a sports movie and veers into sharp psychological drama. The sharpness of Jaewoo’s emotions is vividly reflected in his Kendo, while also representing the challenges he must unravel in his life. The ending is quite thought-provoking. The captivating cinematography exudes the excitement of Kendo matches in an electrifying way, making IRON MASK worthy of note. (Rhana JANG)
Many months after her disappearance, the mother of a missing daughter starts her own increasingly irrational investigation. At times she plays with reality, at others – she questions it. These experiences strengthen her observation skills, which eventually leads her to be able to perceive a miracle beyond boundaries. A film about the power of human spirit, about searching for reconcilement and harmony against tragic circumstances.
漂亮的夕子与丈夫决裂,为了躲避丈夫的骚扰,租了寅次郎在老家柴又的房间暂住,不料寅次郎突然回家。天生浪漫的寅次郎见到夕子,自是神魂颠倒,不断借故搭讪。但好景不长,夕子的丈夫回心转意,低声下气向夕子求饶,最后把妻子接回家。注定做失恋专家的寅次郎又好梦成空,被打回原形!