Right from the start and from the
very first scenes Be with You instantly reminded me of Japanese animations. And
just like those animations this movie is mesmerizingly beautiful both in story
and cinematography. And this could be the best romantic plot that I have ever come
across in a fantasy drama. It is so
heartwarming that it would be impossible for someone with a heart not to shed a
tear or two while enjoying this amazing tale of romance.
Takumi (Shidô Nakamura) is a middle
aged widower living with his son Yuji (Akashi Takei) in a scenic village. He
struggles to raise his son amidst his volatile heath condition and it’s being a
year since his wife Mio (Yûko Takeuchi) has passed away. Broken by his loss yet
ambitious by the love for his kid Takumi does his best to keep Yuji company.
But Yuji believes that his mother has gone to a distant star and she will
return on the rainy season. And it seems to be that even Takumi believes in the
same story and secretly wishes for her return. And when the rainy season starts
they both are astonished from a visit from someone special.
Be with You is nearly two hours
long, which is kind of bit too long for a romantic movie at a glance. But the
wonderful plot and the simple yet spell binding beauty of the flow will keep
viewers gazing at the screen. The story unfolds little by little with flawless
and artistic frames and touching script and acting. Though the other cast is
entirely new for the Hollywood movie fans Shidô Nakamura who plays Takumi is familiar
as he have done some memorable roles in western movies. But the real treat of
Be with You is the child actor Akashi who steals the show with his cuteness.
And there are some scenes that you would wish that you were his parents so that
this kid will not have to cry again. And Yûko Takeuchi who plays Mio makes the
character glamorous with her charm. The combination of these three performances
is simply and truly touching.
While being a fantasy and as a
movie with live actors Be with You is a remarkable one. It is based on a novel
of same name and as per the reactions it seemed like the readers have loved it
as well. To be honest this easily could be one of the best romantic movies I
will remember. And for a moment it felt like Just Like Heaven (2005).
Original title: Ima, ai ni
yukimasu (Japanese)
Genre: Romance | Drama | Fantasy
Director: Nobuhiro Doi
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