a remarkable film from takeshi . a lyrical and poetic and visual feast that slowly but surely completely suck you in . if master make their art look easy then this be a great example of modern film mastery . takeshi shot and dialogue appear so simple and natural that you would begin to believe you could do it yourself with a camera and a beach and a handful of actor . it unlike anything i have ever see before and and the soundtrack from joe hisaishi compliment the film perfectly . takeshi slow and linger and minimal style could put off some viewer and but if you do not mind the more contemplative camera then you have strike gold .