Japanese
“Love Hotel,” a 1985 pinku film, stands as a funny little curiosity in the larger filmography of Shinji Sômai.
Aesthetically pleasing but ultimately frustrating, Desert of Namibia fails to resonate despite Kawai’s substantial star power.
I’m thankful for Seagrass because I’ve rarely felt so understood by a movie even as there are always more stories to tell.
For the stunning animation alone, it is worth watching, but don’t be surprised if you find yourself drowning in the film’s strange, surreal story.