18x2 Beyond Youthful Days
Movies watched in 2024
18x2 Beyond Youthful Days (2024, Taiwan/Japan)
Director: Michihito Fujii
Writers: Michihito Fujii & Hirokawa Hayashida (based on the travelogue by Jimmy Lai)
Mini-review:
This is the third Michihito Fujii movie I've watched this year, and at this point it's become clear that I really, really connect with his filmmaking voice and style. There's something about his work that feels nostalgic and melancholic in a very personal way. And in this particular case, the main character is played by one of my favorite actors in the world, Greg Hsu, who does as great as I've come to expect of him. The story itself is nothing groundbreaking, but it's very well-told and is further elevated by the stunning cinematography, which turns the film into a gorgeous scenic showcase for both Taiwan and Japan. So yeah, 18x2 Beyond Youthful Days is a beautifully filmed and acted movie that will satisfy anyone looking for a solid tearjerker.
