Director: Te-Sheng Wei
When I first started watching this movie, I felt that I would not be interested in the movie as the progress was really slow. Furthermore, as there were random flashbacks, I was confused at the start.
An interesting point about this movie is that the actors and actresses are not the usual popular ones that filmmakers sought after when making a film. Hence this point itself made me interested to continue watching for the reviews received were great.
I loved the part where he found the parcel and it was the love letters from a Japanese to his love in Taiwan many years ago. The unsent love letters correspond to the main theme of Cape No. 7. The flashbacks were done in a nostalgic and affectionate fashion, the narrative and voiceover were very gentle. The main song of the movie which was also the song that the movie evolved around left me with the deepest impression. It is very nice and together with it's deep meaning of the lyrics. It kind of appealed to me because I like these kind of sentimental music. Despite the romance, it was really heartwarming to look at all the different kinds of people, like old men, gangsters and a young girl coming together to form a band that plays exceptionally well! They are really young at heart. These characters were neither handsome nor masculine, but their heart to perform as a band moved me greatly.
As the movie splits into two parts, between the past and the present. However, the love story that had happened in the past runs parallel to Aga's current situation with Tomoko. He heads a band in performing this song at the end of the movie. Prior to the performance, the band faced many troubles as they have very different characters. But to put up the best performance, they resolved all problems and successfully gave a splendid performance. Although the ending is, as usual, a happy ending, I still like it!
[1] Movie Review: Cape No. 7. Retrieved from http://taiwanonymous.blogspot.com/2008/10/movie-review-cape-no-7.html
[2] Cape No. 7. Retrieved from http://www.moviexclusive.com/review/capeno7/capeno7.htm
[3] Cape No. 7. Retrieved from http://www.lovehkfilm.com/panasia/cape_no_7.html
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