Tears for You (2006)

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It's complicated... I really like the directing, acting and writing but, there are issues with the way it's shot that I just can't deny. As much as I love the storytelling and the fantastic performance but, there are also certain scenes that didn't need to exist.

It's entirely possible that sending the audience out feeling lousy was intentional

Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

As Okinawan I have to extremely correct the cast error.It should be Satoshi ARAKAKI (Not Shingaki) Kaoru ARAKAKi (Not Shingaki)The story is about Okinawans on the islands of Okinawa. It's a famous story sang by Rimi Natsukawa and music written by BEGIN.I would hope that who ever wrote this description correct the cast. Shingaki is the pronunciation in Japanese for the Kanji. "Arakaki" is the correct pronunciation for the same Kanji in Okinawan. In the Japanese language track of the DVD movie you'll find them say it correctly. ^^It is a simple Japanese/Okinawan mix up in language differences. (Whoever wrote "Shingaki"). -Tsuyoshi Arakaki

Nada sô sô is a 2006 romantic movie, starring the handsome Satoshi Tsumabuki as the main actor, and Masami Nagasawa. It is a romantic movie, with cliché storyline, but a nice movie nonetheless.The story is about Yota (Satoshi) and Kaoru (Masami). They had to take care of themselves at a very young age as they were abandoned by their dad, & their moms have died due to sickness.Yota took the role of father-like role, looking after his sister, Kaoru. Yota undertook different jobs to provide money & food for him & his sister. Meanwhile, Kaoru study diligently & thus excelled in her studies.There are many funny moments, such as when Yota & Kaoru fights, which brings back one memory about the same things that happened when one were small. I almost cried (I am too proud to tell that I cried, but I have to admit even if I don't cry shed tears easily, I just couldn't hold the tears back in this movie).I have to give credit to both Satoshi & Masami, as they succeed in their acting. Their chemistry as siblings is totally believable, as are their feelings for each other which they try desperately hard to hide. They made the audiences connect to their acting, & to sympathize to their pain & struggle.The storyline has been used times & again, with predicable plots, but it is still refreshing to see that even with the storyline, the director is able to make it enjoyable & entertaining.Do not forget to have tissue paper ready, especially those who have soft heart, as there are many moments that would empty the tear duct. I watched it with my friends, & suffice to say I hear sobs throughout the movie. Be warned. =)

This movie is very touching it tells a story about how two different people can care for each other even though they are from different family. The acting is really top notch and the actress and actor really connects. I would say that Satoshi and Masami is a really nice combination of young actors and there recent works are really impressive.. I would recommend this title to everyone who enjoys a simple story that gives you a meaningful lesson and something in the end..You gotta watch out for some funny moments when Satoshi and Masami quarrel with each other just like a brother and sister fight...so go ahead and get your copy..also stay tuned after the the ending credits of the movie there's a bonus video especially for you ...I liked it :)

"Nada Sou Sou" means "never-ending tears" in the Japanese Okinawa dialect, but do not expect much tears from this movie.Don't get me wrong. Somehow, people expect to cry buckets just like Japanese films Crying Out Love and Be With You. Perhaps audiences are already spoilt with the proliferation of Korean tearjerkers.The premise of this movie is very 'Korean', reminiscent of Autumn in My Heart – A brother-sister relationship (not related of course), the struggles of love, filmed at scenic spots by the countryside. It drew light chuckles, with the all-so-familiar scene of little brother carrying the sister on the back along the beach. Music please.The movie is based on Rimi Natsukawa's hit song Nada Sousou in 2001 (made popular in Singapore by Joi Chua's Pei Wo Kan Ri Chu). However, a story of a young man falling in love with his step sister is nothing new. In fact, some of the subplots seems borrowed from other movies (Gigolo Wannabe, Crying Out Love). With a straight narrative like this, nobody needs to tell you what happens in the end.The main charm in the movie has to be the lead Satoshi Tsumabuki, last seen in Fast and The Furious. His sunshine personality and endearing smile would captivate most girls, and this is someone you can bring home to your mother with. No doubt, this movie will propel him to greater star status.His sister is cute in her own way, too cute perhaps. As she shrieks "NEE NEE" (brother) repeatedly at the top of her voice, you wish she was a mute sister.The characters are told to control the tears in the movie (through a light pinch on the nose). The director paints a rather optimistic and sanguine picture throughout, probably suggesting that this is meant to be a light romance piece, and may disappoint those expecting more.The appeal is in its subtlety. Keep your tissues.