tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648318843542898679.post737361351035513021..comments2024-03-25T07:08:08.208-04:00Comments on Unseen Films: After the Rain (aka Ame agaru ) (1999)Steve Kopianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05881135464953746959noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648318843542898679.post-27755492020409338162012-11-16T21:39:39.452-05:002012-11-16T21:39:39.452-05:00This is an Iaido movie that features a view of adm...This is an Iaido movie that features a view of admirable character. <br />It's about the Perfection of Character sought by martial artists; Misawa's is the only perfect one among them, although Shigeaki is working on his and understands where he goes wrong. <br />It's about the pleasure lady overcoming her temper outburst, too; and the same with the old man she attacked.<br />Drink a good batch of O-Sake, enjoy some Sushi, and watch this one when you are in a serene mood. Even the fighting is perfection; Misawa shows the relaxed attitude of a consummate master almost the entire time. <br />The nature shots are so very well done; and add to the mood of the movie considerably. The fake rain over the Inn during the beginning is about the only flaw you need to overlook. <br />Iaido practitioners will love this film. Others might not understand it. <br />Concepts are lost in translation, but what can you do? el_fleshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11517502609348171627noreply@blogger.com