Após O Recomeço (2020)

Florescendo no Inverno

É uma adaptação live-action que preserva a essência do material original, trazendo uma narrativa emocional e acolhedora. A história segue Mitsuomi, que retorna à sua cidade natal e encontra Yamato, alguém que o ajuda a se descobrir. O filme explora amizade, aceitação e crescimento pessoal, com uma relação que vai além do romance, mostrando como os personagens se ajudam mutuamente a evoluir.

A cinematografia cria uma atmosfera nostálgica e acolhedora, com iluminação suave e cores contrastantes, refletindo o crescimento dos personagens. As atuações de Yuuki Furukawa e Ryo Ryusei são destacadas, trazendo profundidade e energia para os papéis. A trilha sonora, complementa a atmosfera, e o ritmo suave permite que as relações se desenvolvam de maneira autêntica, sem exageros dramáticos.

A história é sensível e reflexiva sobre amor, crescimento e autodescoberta, sendo uma recomendação imperdível para quem busca uma história sensível, tocante e com aquele clima acolhedor.

Leia Mais

Local country gays breaking free from Brokeback Mountain story trope

This rare gem reminded me of a queer British film "God's Own Country" directed by Francis Lee in 2017. However Restart is so much milder than G.O.C, as this film mainly explores on Mitsuomi's character development and his interaction with local people in his hometown.

The resemblances of both films: The chilly picturesque countryside scenic. The use of warm lighting in some titular scenes and soft instrumental music. The gradual transition from cold to warm atmosphere as the story goes. The relationship of main country gay with his parents. The main country gay struggling with life and unwillingly getting involved with another country gay. The gentle coaxing and nurture of one country gay towards the main country gay into submission. The cosy nesting of one country gay's head onto the other country gay's shoulder in a bus/train ride home.

Yuuki Furukawa and Ryo Ryusei's acting as Mitsuomi and Yamato felt rather natural and viewers could easily relate or empathise with their characters. Yuuki's version of Mitsuomi is a resemblance of the manga version (in both mannerism and the voice). Ryo's version of Yamato is more of a goofy sunshine-boy country bumpkin that enlightens every scene possible. The acting from other actors are great as well and their interaction with both mains blend in easily.

All in all, the soundtracks suit accordingly to most scenes and the story plot is well-timed. Although with some minor plot changes and introduction of new characters, the film allows Yamato's backstory with more depth and Mitsuomi's conversation with his father more heart-warming - it is a faithful adaptation of the manga and a realistic representation of how younger generations nowadays feel towards themselves, their family responsibility and the societal expectation.

This film deserves a sequel as it should be.

Leia Mais