Someone's Gaze (2013)
Aya Okamura has been working for two years and has begun living on her own for a job opportunity. With her mother working overseas as a doctor, her father is now living alone with the family's longtime pet cat Mii-san. One night, Aya returns from a long day at work, and as she rests on her bed, she reminiscences about the times the family had together. She remembers the sadness she felt when her mom went overseas, and the solace she felt when her father brought home Mii-san to give her comfort. Then, she receives a phone call.
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So much average
Yo, there's no way for me to review this film without saying, take your *insert ethnicity + "ass" here* to see this film,like now. You have to see it in order to know what you're really messing with.
The film may be flawed, but its message is not.
One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.
"Dareka no Manazashi" or "Proud Future Theater" or "Someone's Gaze" is a 7-minute Japanese anime short film from 3 years ago. This one was made by Makoto Shinkai, one of the most lauded filmmakers in terms of Japanese animation these days. And here he brings us a nice little tale of a young woman and her family and how things have changed over the years. Despite the death of a "family member", it is a pretty uplifting and positive movie, especially with the ending. I enjoyed it and I definitely prefer these over science fiction animation, which is really popular in Japan too right now. This one does not necessarily deliver in telling a great dramatic story, but it is a very atmospheric take on growing up and everything that changes and comes with it. I recommend it. Thumbs up.
Simple short story that tells us how fast things move in life, and connection between family when you grow up.Makoto tried to show us the true emotions between family after we grow up, we lack more and more time for our family, and only respond in some rare important situations, which can actually be last chance to make a contact.Would be really nice story if full movie, which would practically change the main topic of Makotos movies, but still deep emotions involved. I am interested how will Makoto proceed with different topics in his career. Still the best work until this date 5 Centimeters per Second has no competition and I am really keen to see new works.