After the Storm (2016)
Dwelling on his past glory as a prize-winning author, Ryota wastes the money he makes as a private detective on gambling and can barely pay child support. After the death of his father, his aging mother and beautiful ex-wife seem to be moving on with their lives. Renewing contact with his initially distrusting family, Ryota struggles to take back control of his existence and to find a lasting place in the life of his young son until a stormy summer night offers them a chance to truly bond again. (imdb)
Cast and Information
Directed By: Hirokazu Koreeda
Written By: Hirokazu Koreeda
Starring: Hiroshi Abe, Kirin Kiki, Lily Franky, Yôko Maki, Isao Hashizume, Sôsuke Ikematsu, Satomi Kobayashi, Taiyô Yoshizawa
Genre: Drama
AKA: Umi yori mo Mada Fukaku
Country: Japan
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After the Storm belongs to 14 collections
1. Gambling (public: moderated by djross - 3 stars)
2. Japanese director (public: moderated by iconogassed - 3 stars)
3. father-son relationship (public: moderated by livelove - 2 stars)
4. Filmekimi 2016 (public: moderated by Johnny Mo)
5. 2016 Films to Watch (private: kendell - 1 star)
6. Best of 2017 (private: kendell - 1 star)
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8. 3: High Priority (Not in English) (private: KasperL)
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I didn't realize I signed my life's story off to Koreeda, but he executed it as well as anyone could've.
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A very familiar storyline about family that's been told hundreds if not thousands of times in film and literature, but Koreeda brings his delicate and highly disciplined touch to carve out something distinctive. His ability to set the right tone for every moment is perhaps his most impressive skill (gift?) as a filmmaker and that is on full show here. For me, it's the Ryôta and Machida storyline that I like best; a buddy film within a family film.
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Not until halfway through, when the film turns from light comedy into a confessional chamber drama, does its poignancy really land. The steady build is important to that feeling of closure. As the wisened grandmother observes, a typhoon is ultimately refreshing. With gentleness and simplicity, Kore-eda recognizes that things don't always turn out; a reconciliation between who one wishes to be and who one actually is.
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A beautiful portrait of failure. There are so many profound lines of dialogue, and yet the characters never stop feeling human. Kirin Kiki's endlessly zealous accommodations, the son's aloofness hiding a quiet maturity and sadness, the futile desperation of the father...
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First Koreeda I saw - watch again for structure - perfect short story movie
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Another calm, understated drama from Koreeda. Kirin Kiki is charming as always and Hiroshi Abe has the uncouth swagger that makes him a very compelling onscreen presence. Apart from a few standout moments, especially the late night conversation between the aforementioned actors, this film does not grab hold of you. It simply waves at you and you wave back, happy that you gave it some of your attention and feeling a little better for it.
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Calmingly sentimental
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Koreeda makes pleasurably nuanced dramas with likeable characters (here, the protagonist's mother is the standout), usually aiming for a poignant conclusion. Such is the case here, but in this instance he veers a little closer to the schmaltzy end of the spectrum.
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Once the three of them are staying together with Ryota's mother (who is a great character) then this really gets going, displaying a humanity and honesty that very few movies can muster. The typhoon sequence in particular is great in its beauty and subtlety. I don't give this higher than an 80 because while it does handle its characters and subject matter effectively, it takes a little too long to get to the brilliance. All in all though it's a great family drama with understated direction.
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A bit disappointing by Koreeda standards, but a solid film nonetheless. I especially enjoyed the grandmother character, who is the glue holding the family together. The sequence during the storm is also quite good, though it takes Koreeda too long to get there. I appreciated the light, gentle touch with which Koreeda handles the material, even as the circumstances themselves are quite serious and painful.
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A storm may bring tragedy, but also a family together (at least for a few hours). Koreeda stages every gesture in the tradition of japanese melodrama -- still cam, light and powerful feelings, a complex mix of guilt, love and concern --, but he also seems too eager to forge situations in order to make his characters change and talk things over -- like the tormented, flawed, gambling-driven writer trying to sleep with his ex-wife out of the blue or the late discover that his dad loved his work.
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Another typical nice character drama by Koreeda but it takes a bit too long with its introduction till it gets to its centerpiece; the protagonist, his son and his ex gathering at his old mom to shelter from said storm.
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Koreeda still inside the familial universe, but this time in a more character directed story; Koreeda returns to a more melancholic approach to reality, and, imo, this is where the movie stands out; a beautiful movie about frustration; very organic direction; impressive screenplay; great performance by Hiroshi Abe;
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| Average Percentile 62.35% from 295 Ratings |  |