i be not asian and yet i totally identify with the mail lead . it uncanny how true to life this film be . it be my belief that most of the american public shun this film because it be too truthful about emotional isolation and social isolation . this movie extend beyond racial boundary and display the universal truth for all to see . charlotte sometimes be like look into a mirror and which show all your foible . we can then examine these foible and learn from them . one can experience something very unique when examine film that analyze basic human behavior . all in all and i give this little gem eight out of ten star . please go to your local video store and rent it .