list http://www.spout.com/ Recent community activity around Nobody Knows on Spout Copyright 2005-9 Spout, LLC Spout RSS http://www.spout.com/images/SpoutLogoRSS.jpg http://www.spout.com/ 136 30 http://www.spout.com/films/Nobody_Knows/246074/default.aspx Title: Nobody Knows
Year: 2004
Director: Hirokazu Koreeda, Kore-Eda Hirokazu
Plot: Hirokazu Kore-eda, who wrote and directed the international success After Life, returns with this story about a family dealing with an unusual dilemma in an unusual manner. Keiko (You) is a single mother who moves with her 12-year-old son, Akira (Yuya Yagira), into a small flat in a large city; however, what the building management doesn't know is that Keiko also has three other children, all fathered by different men: ten-year-old Kyoko (Ayu Kitaura), seven-year-old Shigeru (Hiei Kimura), and four-year-old Yuki (Momoko Shimizu). One day, Akira finds a note from his mother, saying that she'll be away for a while and that he's in charge while she's gone; the message is accompanied by an envelope full of money. Akira takes this news in stride, since it isn't the first time this has happened; he sees to it that the bills are paid, Kyoko takes care of the housework, and the youngest kids look after one another. But days stretch into weeks and it becomes clear that Kieko may not be coming back for a while. At first, the children try to keep up appearances as if their mother were still around, but as time goes on and money gets low, things become increasingly chaotic, and Keiko starts running out of ways to dodge the landlord and keep their problem a secret. Daremo Shiranai was inspired by actual events known in Japan as The Affair of the Four Abandoned Children of Nishi-Sugamo, though Kore-eda's version differs considerably from what occurred in real life. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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]]>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 22:27:49 GMTNobody Knows2004Hirokazu Koreeda, Kore-Eda HirokazuHirokazu Kore-eda, who wrote and directed the international success <a href=/films/128759/default.aspx style='text-decoration:underline'>After Life</a>, returns with this story about a family dealing with an unusual dilemma in an unusual manner. Keiko (You) is a single mother who moves with her 12-year-old son, Akira (Yuya Yagira), into a small flat in a large city; however, what the building management doesn't know is that Keiko also has three other children, all fathered by different men: ten-year-old Kyoko (Ayu Kitaura), seven-year-old Shigeru (Hiei Kimura), and four-year-old Yuki (Momoko Shimizu). One day, Akira finds a note from his mother, saying that she'll be away for a while and that he's in charge while she's gone; the message is accompanied by an envelope full of money. Akira takes this news in stride, since it isn't the first time this has happened; he sees to it that the bills are paid, Kyoko takes care of the housework, and the youngest kids look after one another. But days stretch into weeks and it becomes clear that Kieko may not be coming back for a while. At first, the children try to keep up appearances as if their mother were still around, but as time goes on and money gets low, things become increasingly chaotic, and Keiko starts running out of ways to dodge the landlord and keep their problem a secret. Daremo Shiranai was inspired by actual events known in Japan as The Affair of the Four Abandoned Children of Nishi-Sugamo, though Kore-eda's version differs considerably from what occurred in real life. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide9Taggedy Taggged (6-10)17323http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/t63537srsja.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/Nobody_Knows/246074/default.aspxFilm http://www.spout.com/blogs/risselada/archive/2009/11/11/44346.aspx Post By: Risselada
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Post Date: 11/11/2009 1:41:53 PM
Body: This is the first film I've seen by director Hirokazu Koreeda. Dare mo shiranai (Nobody Knows) Another disappointing first time experience with a director. This film was also extremely highly recommended to me on numerous movie recommendation sites. It is based on a true story about a group of children abandoned by their mother in a Tokyo apartment. But it seemed to lack drama to me. Maybe because the kids were all so well behaved and responsible, even the kid that was introduced as a mischief maker at the beginning really didn't get into too much trouble. Yeah there is some emotion and tragedy here. Some moments where you feel for the kids. But compared to my expectations it was too boring and not very profound. After originally posting this blog, I just did some research and found out the true story of events this was based on was much more sordid, involving more bodies and violence. Maybe I'm just a sicko, but I would have rather seen a movie closer to the true events. Rating: 6/10
]]>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:41:53 GMTRisseladaRisselada Blog11/11/2009 1:41:53 PMThis is the first film I've seen by director Hirokazu Koreeda. Dare mo shiranai (Nobody Knows) Another disappointing first time experience with a director. This film was also extremely highly recommended to me on numerous movie recommendation sites. It is based on a true story about a group of children abandoned by their mother in a Tokyo apartment. But it seemed to lack drama to me. Maybe because the kids were all so well behaved and responsible, even the kid that was introduced as a mischief maker at the beginning really didn't get into too much trouble. Yeah there is some emotion and tragedy here. Some moments where you feel for the kids. But compared to my expectations it was too boring and not very profound. After originally posting this blog, I just did some research and found out the true story of events this was based on was much more sordid, involving more bodies and violence. Maybe I'm just a sicko, but I would have rather seen a movie closer to the true events. Rating: 6/10 http://www.spout.com/groups/Filmgaming/Re_TOP_5_MOVIES_TO_TEACH_AN_ALIEN_ABOUT_EARTH/563/31652/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: smapdie
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Post Date: 6/24/2008 11:43:54 PM
Body: This is in no particular order... I guess I'm just trying to go for various aspects of human nature / behavior to share with these aliens in sort of broad strokes... 1.) Being There (1979) A great demonstration of how humans behave as leaders and followers and how the media exercises such a strong hold over society. 2.) Nobody Knows (2005) Shows the resiliency and unspoiled faith of children and the importance of familial / sibling relationsihps. 3.) S21: The Khmer Rouge Killing Machine (2002) A documentary about the lowest and cruelist in human behavior, the ability (and necessity) to face the consequences of one's actions and the possibility of forgiveness and dialogue. 4.) In the Realms of the Unreal (2003) Another documentary, this one a remarkable testament to the mind's capacity for almost limitless creativity and the drive to create even if one's work is never recognized or shared. 5.) Pee-Wee's Big Adventure (1985) Aside from being flat out one of the best movies ever created, this is a sterling demonstration of how people can just be silly and colorful and obnoxious. And it would serve as a fine introduction to the road movie for our alien visitors.
]]>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:43:54 GMTsmapdieFilmgaming6/24/2008 11:43:54 PMThis is in no particular order... I guess I'm just trying to go for various aspects of human nature / behavior to share with these aliens in sort of broad strokes... 1.) Being There (1979) A great demonstration of how humans behave as leaders and followers and how the media exercises such a strong hold over society. 2.) Nobody Knows (2005) Shows the resiliency and unspoiled faith of children and the importance of familial / sibling relationsihps. 3.) S21: The Khmer Rouge Killing Machine (2002) A documentary about the lowest and cruelist in human behavior, the ability (and necessity) to face the consequences of one's actions and the possibility of forgiveness and dialogue. 4.) In the Realms of the Unreal (2003) Another documentary, this one a remarkable testament to the mind's capacity for almost limitless creativity and the drive to create even if one's work is never recognized or shared. 5.) Pee-Wee's Big Adventure (1985) Aside from being flat out one of the best movies ever created, this is a sterling demonstration of how people can just be silly and colorful and obnoxious. And it would serve as a fine introduction to the road movie for our alien visitors. http://www.spout.com/blogs/jscott/archive/2008/4/5/26986.aspx Post By: JScott
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Post Date: 4/5/2008 2:39:32 PM
Body: Mother of Mine is a film that focuses on the unseen impacts of war. Eero [Topi Majaniemi] is a Swedish child sent to live in Denmark after his father dies in the war and his mother gives up on life. He is taken in by a mother who isn't excited to have him and a father who wants nothing more than for Eero to be able to adapt and thrive. He takes Eero to school where they call him the "war child" which is all he knows about his identity anymore. It takes over his life. All he imagines are air raids.Every actor in this film is much more than capable. Personally I think the acting is the biggest strength of the entire film. Klaus Haro mixes the strength of the acting with the natural beauty and depth of the Finnish landscape.I am in the camp of people who believe the flash forwards take away from the film more than they add. I think the story would flow better and perhaps have more impact if it weren't for the disjointed feeling the flash forwards evoke.I think this film would make an interesting double feature with Koreeda's Nobody Knows about a mother who gives up on her children and leaves them to raise themselves without taking their lives into consideration. There are many great films about troubling childhoods. Anything from Francois Truffaut or the country of Iran would be a nice start. I will also always recommend seeing Nicolas Roeg's Walkabout as it might be my absolute favorite coming of age tale. I also am drawn to its colonizing undertones.I think Mother of Mine fits well into the childhood genre and lives up to the high expectations I have for such films and for this film because I had heard so much positive reaction going into it.
]]>Sat, 05 Apr 2008 18:39:32 GMTJScottJScott Blog4/5/2008 2:39:32 PMMother of Mine is a film that focuses on the unseen impacts of war. Eero [Topi Majaniemi] is a Swedish child sent to live in Denmark after his father dies in the war and his mother gives up on life. He is taken in by a mother who isn&#39;t excited to have him and a father who wants nothing more than for Eero to be able to adapt and thrive. He takes Eero to school where they call him the &quot;war child&quot; which is all he knows about his identity anymore. It takes over his life. All he imagines are air raids.Every actor in this film is much more than capable. Personally I think the acting is the biggest strength of the entire film. Klaus Haro mixes the strength of the acting with the natural beauty and depth of the Finnish landscape.I am in the camp of people who believe the flash forwards take away from the film more than they add. I think the story would flow better and perhaps have more impact if it weren&#39;t for the disjointed feeling the flash forwards evoke.I think this film would make an interesting double feature with Koreeda&#39;s Nobody Knows about a mother who gives up on her children and leaves them to raise themselves without taking their lives into consideration. There are many great films about troubling childhoods. Anything from Francois Truffaut or the country of Iran would be a nice start. I will also always recommend seeing Nicolas Roeg&#39;s Walkabout as it might be my absolute favorite coming of age tale. I also am drawn to its colonizing undertones.I think Mother of Mine fits well into the childhood genre and lives up to the high expectations I have for such films and for this film because I had heard so much positive reaction going into it. http://www.spout.com/blogs/skim/archive/2007/7/17/15142.aspx Post By: Skim
Post To: Skim Blog
Post Date: 7/17/2007 2:50:00 PM
Body: Hirokazu Koreeda has a way of revealing the soul of his characters. It's strange because the characters are not sobbing over the fact that their mother abandoned them or the fact that they have no money to pay for electricity, water, and food. Instead, director Koreeda does the opposite. The children are jaded by their circumstance and react very little to obstacles that threaten their survival. It's as if by showing less emotion, the characters reveal more. Their lack of self-pity and emotion is what pulls the audience into the story; the audience is forced to feel pity and feel for the characters. Ironically, what makes this movie sadder is the sparse moments of pure joy. When most children are happy only when they get a new toy or a new game, the four siblings are overwhlemed with joy just to be able to walk around the city after "hiding" in their own house from the landlords, or when they plant seeds in a ramyun cup full of soil they got from the park. The contrast between their emotional triggers and that of an average child is at the core of what engages the audience emotionally. what do you think?
]]>Tue, 17 Jul 2007 18:50:00 GMTSkimSkim Blog7/17/2007 2:50:00 PMHirokazu Koreeda has a way of revealing the soul of his characters. It&#39;s strange because the characters are not sobbing over the fact that their mother abandoned them or the fact that they have no money to pay for electricity, water, and food. Instead, director Koreeda does the opposite. The children are jaded by their circumstance and react very little to obstacles that threaten their survival. It&#39;s as if by showing less emotion, the characters reveal more. Their lack of self-pity and emotion is what pulls the audience into the story; the audience is forced to feel pity and feel for the characters. Ironically, what makes this movie sadder is the sparse moments of pure joy. When most children are happy only when they get a new toy or a new game, the four siblings are overwhlemed with joy just to be able to walk around the city after "hiding" in their own house from the landlords, or when they plant seeds in a ramyun cup full of soil they got from the park. The contrast between their emotional triggers and that of an average child is at the core of what engages the audience emotionally. what do you think? http://www.spout.com/groups/From_Asia_With_Love/Re_Added_films/155/7703/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Evangelo
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Post Date: 4/27/2007 2:12:44 AM
Body: Cool guys.Last semester I completed a course called "Japanese Literature in Film" and read the comprehensive book of Japanese cinema called 100 Years of Japanese Film by Donald Richie. I started to really get into the films there, so I've been obsessing over a first movie to share to everyone.So, I added my personal favorite to the list. It's an incredible drama called Nobody Knows by Kore Eda, based on a Japanese new story from the mid-eighties. The plot is about four kids abdandoned by their mother to live by themselves in a Tokyo apartment. It's a must see, a tear jerker, and amazing at the same time.I'll be adding many more in the coming weeks.Best,Evangelo
]]>Fri, 27 Apr 2007 06:12:44 GMTEvangeloFrom Asia With Love4/27/2007 2:12:44 AMCool guys.Last semester I completed a course called "Japanese Literature in Film" and read the comprehensive book of Japanese cinema called 100 Years of Japanese Film by Donald Richie. I started to really get into the films there, so I&#39;ve been obsessing over a first movie to share to everyone.So, I added my personal favorite to the list. It&#39;s an incredible drama called Nobody Knows by Kore Eda, based on a Japanese new story from the mid-eighties. The plot is about four kids abdandoned by their mother to live by themselves in a Tokyo apartment. It&#39;s a must see, a tear jerker, and amazing at the same time.I&#39;ll be adding many more in the coming weeks.Best,Evangelo http://www.spout.com/blogs/jimbell/archive/2007/3/7/6121.aspx Post By: JimBell
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Post Date: 3/7/2007 2:13:00 AM
Body: Nobody Knows (Life as They Know It) is a Japanese film much beloved by critics. Four kids—the oldest, a boy, is 12—are abandoned and decide to keep on living in the apartment so that social welfare does not find out and split them up. I don’t think it is giving away too much of the plot to say that things slowly but surely get worse. The serious weakness in the film for me as a Western viewer is that the kids are not very expressive. They look blankly at the camera, and the viewer is supposed to a) like them, and b) understand what they are feeling. Although this did not work for me, I came away with more empathy for street kids: When you see a scruffy little guy checking phone booths for change, you never know his background. Jim Bell
]]>Wed, 07 Mar 2007 07:13:00 GMTJimBellJimBell Blog3/7/2007 2:13:00 AM Nobody Knows (Life as They Know It) is a Japanese film much beloved by critics. Four kids&mdash;the oldest, a boy, is 12&mdash;are abandoned and decide to keep on living in the apartment so that social welfare does not find out and split them up. I don&rsquo;t think it is giving away too much of the plot to say that things slowly but surely get worse. The serious weakness in the film for me as a Western viewer is that the kids are not very expressive. They look blankly at the camera, and the viewer is supposed to a) like them, and b) understand what they are feeling. Although this did not work for me, I came away with more empathy for street kids: When you see a scruffy little guy checking phone booths for change, you never know his background. Jim Bell http://www.spout.com/members/0/tags/drama/MemberTagFilms.aspxdrama
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