no one knows

Virginie 2022-04-21 09:03:02

Such a cruel mother, such a cold society. Watching this movie in the cold winter is really cool from the inside out.
The title of this movie is well-made, and no one knows it. Yes, who would know? In this society, such bizarre but normal things are happening in this society, but no one pays attention. The reality is more cruel than the movie. It is said that the cause of the death of the little girl in the real incident was that she stole the instant noodles of her brother and friend and was beaten to death. It is terrible to think about it.
Looking at the thin body of the four children, sloppy clothes, and disheveled hair, I really think that we are already very happy if we have food and clothing. If we are not at the bottom, you will not know. Miserable, it turns out that there is no lower limit. .
Many people don't understand why Xiaoxue (the little girl) didn't call the police to help Mr. Zhao after he fell off the chair. I think there are three reasons. First, before the elder brother came home, the younger sister and younger brother at home were too young and ignorant, and She rarely contacts others, let alone asks for help. After her brother came home, Xiaoxue was dying. Second, her brother tried to ask for help, but her mother didn't answer the phone. For a child, the only hope she could hold was being pinched Do you still have the courage to seek other help? ; Third, it is difficult for adults to think of, that is, they do not want to be separated. Is it incredible? Would you rather die than be separated? Yes, in the world of children, where do you know so many partings of life and death, and the greatest happiness is not the company of relatives and friends? So they don't want to be separated.
In retrospect, the movie wasn't all dark. The help of the convenience store staff and the girl's company, at least a little light in the darkness, although weak, at least warm.
Ordinary storytelling, this is Hirokazu-eda's style.

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Nobody Knows quotes

  • Keiko, the mother: Now that we've moved into a new home, I'm gonna explain the rules to you, one more time. Let's promise to keep 'em, okay?

    Yuki: Okay. How many are there?

    Keiko, the mother: Okay, first of all: No loud voices or screaming. Can you do that?

    Yuki: I can.

    Keiko, the mother: Okay, next: No going outside.

    Yuki: Okay.

    Keiko, the mother: Can you do that? No even out on the veranda.

    Yuki: Okay, Mommy.

    Keiko, the mother: "Okay, Mommy." Can you keep that promise?

    Yuki: Sure!

    Keiko, the mother: Can you do it, little Shige-runt?

    Shigeru: MEEEEEW!

    Keiko, the mother: You gotta promise hardest, huh? Right? Absolutely no going outside. Can you do that? Bet you can-can.

  • Pachinko Parlor Employee: Shit. I'm 10 yen short. Lend me 10 yen.

    Akira Fukushima: Ten yen?

    Pachinko Parlor Employee: No big deal, huh? Lend me. What the hell is with that big wallet? What the hell is this?

    Akira Fukushima: It's a hand-me-down from Mom.

    Pachinko Parlor Employee: From who?

    Akira Fukushima: From Mom.

    Pachinko Parlor Employee: You moved, right? Roomy, huh? Any pubic hair comin', yet?

    Akira Fukushima: No...

    Pachinko Parlor Employee: Bullshit. I got mine in fifth grade.

    Akira Fukushima: No way.

    Pachinko Parlor Employee: No bullshit.

    Akira Fukushima: Well...

    Pachinko Parlor Employee: What the heck are you smiling about, huh?

    Akira Fukushima: Well, It's just that single mother's gine, well... there's no money...

    Pachinko Parlor Employee: Whoa. I don't have any money. What've you got left?

    Pachinko Parlor Employee: About 10,000 yen.

    Pachinko Parlor Employee: Oh, that's enogh, huh? You know, I'm in a hell of a jam. My stupid girlfriend, you know, she totally maxed out my credit cards. I'm badly off. I'm working my ass off, slowly paying it down, man. Uh, this is all I've got on me. This is it, the last time, huh?

    Akira Fukushima: Thanks, thank you.

    Pachinko Parlor Employee: Okay. I'm outta here.

    Pachinko Parlor Employee: By the way, Yuki ain't my kid. Every time I did with your mom, I used a prophylactic, huh? Good bye.

    Akira Fukushima: See ya.

    Pachinko Parlor Employee: Bye-bye.

    Akira Fukushima: Thanks for this.