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Evolving Dynamics: Relationships and Inner Turmoil in Reflection
The name “Asa” was chosen with the meaning of “something new and beautiful that always comes.” Indeed, new encounters are refreshingly beautiful, much like the morning sunlight streaming through a window. However, they also carry an uncertainty of what might happen next, which can bring along anxiety and pain.
For instance, today you might argue with someone important to you, or your words alone might change someone’s feelings and thoughts. Watching Asa and Maki in the movie, I realize how in everyday life, the distance with others and my own feelings are constantly changing and resonating with each other like waves, moment by moment.
As we live while interacting with various people, we may suddenly realize the multitude of things that influence us and the multitude of things we influence ourselves, which might come as a revelation.
However, the reason why the relationship between Asa and Makio is so endearing is because Makio told Asa, “I don’t know whether I can love you or not. But I will never trample on you.” As if following his somewhat fastidious determination, Makio discovers his own way of treating and even loving Asa.
Asa has a childlike innocence and talks while moving around in a daze. Makio listens to her while following her with his eyes, and after following her, the camera captures her and Makio in the same frame.
The camera moves rhythmically to capture Makio’s eyes on Asa and the landscape in which they exist.
The film ‘Worlds Apart’ gently observes Asa and Makio as they continue to face the ever-changing other and their own selves, and also embraces our own sense of inadequacy as we watch them.
‘Worlds Apart’
Cast：Yui Aragaki, Hikaru Hayase
Kaho Komiyama Rigisa Nakamura Yuko Hena Irei Erika Takizawa
Someya Shota, Ginko Chou, Seto Kouji
Director/Screenplay: Natsuki Seta
Original Story: Tomoko Yamashita “Diary of a Different Country” (Shodensha FEEL COMICS)
Music: Masakatsu Takagi
Song: “Asa no Uta” (lyrics and music by Eriko Hashimoto)
Production: “Nikkoku Nikki” Production Committee
Distribution: Tokyo Theatres, SHOWGATE
Production: Django Film
Ⓒ2024 Yamashita Tomoko/Syodensha/”Diary of a Different Country” Production Committee
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