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Parker 2022-04-21 09:03:02

When I looked at it, I felt that although the image of the eldest son seemed to be quite typical, when I thought about it carefully, it was actually not that typical at all. He has grown up like this, and even the only love he got—mother’s love is selfishness. He has never seen love in his life, but he can be honest, kind, and gentle in heart, even if he is playful and lonely. Friendship can also treat younger siblings kindly at the same time, resolutely refuse the girl he likes to lend him money in some unbearable way, even in the face of temptation, even if he refuses friendship, he is reluctant to steal once. How could such a beautiful young man grow up in the mud? Let him protect his younger brothers and sisters in the innocent world even if he only has the power of a little bit.

The artist's wishful thinking is so beautiful, but it only looks beautiful. He knows that people need light, so he gave them such a young man, so that in all the misfortunes, there is still a trace of consolation that can convince himself.

However, the reality is always far greater than the mild version of the cruel story reflected in this wishful thinking. It is unbearable to watch, and unbearable to read.

I sincerely hope that the story that Hirokazu Kore-eda let us know can make such a cruel fact that no one knows continue to subtract. Let the angel look back again.

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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.