Maborosi means 'phantasmic light' and, certainly, this is a phantasmic film. Directed by the marvellous Kore-eda Hirokazu, Maborosi is in every respect an art film. That said, has any film ever been so beautifully, so utterly simply made? This type of film is beyond the ability of Hollywood. Using natural light, spare dialogue, and the story of a young woman seeking answers after her husband commits suicide leaving her alone with a young son, Kore-eda films a tome on loss, the endurance of love and ultimately, what life is about. This film is staggeringly subtle and a testament to just how good film can get.
My rating 9 out of 10.
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