``Shino Cannot Say Her Own Name'' A magic that turns ``uncool'' into ``cool.'' A masterpiece of a unique youth movie

"Shino Cannot Say Her Own Name" "Synopsis

Shino, a first-year high school student, has trouble fitting in with her surroundings because she can't speak the language well. While living a lonely student life, by chance he becomes friends with his classmate Kayo. Kayo, who loves music but is tone-deaf, is captivated by Shino's singing voice when she unexpectedly hears her, and invites her to join the band. Intense practice for the school festival has begun. Kikuchi, a male classmate who teased Shino, ends up joining the party...

Index

• The feeling of falling in love with a movie
• Thoughts put into it by the creators
• Sara Minami and Ayaka Makita who carved out the “brilliance of 14-year-olds”
• power to change the world

The feeling of falling in love with a movie

It's been a long time since I felt like I was in love with a movie. Paul Verhoeven, who chaired the jury at the 2017 Berlin International Film Festival, praised `` On Body and Soul, '' which won the Golden Bear, and said, ``All the jurors fell in love.'' At this year's Cannes Film Festival, Jury member Denis Villeneuve commented on Palme d'Or winner `` Shoplifters '' that he ``fell in love.'' It may be an expression that is becoming outdated, but it still feels like ``love.'' come. Every time I watch it, my heart gets full and my eyes get hot. Even when I'm not watching it, I think about the work and the characters.

The story of ``Shino Cannot Say Her Own Name'' is relatively simple. Shino is at a loss for words when talking to people. Kayo plays the guitar but is out of tune when singing. Kikuchi's words and actions make him unable to read the atmosphere. During the new semester of their first year of high school, the three of them become isolated in their class. Shino and Kayo, who have no place to belong at school, become friends after a small incident behind the school building. When Kayo learns that Shino can sing without getting stuck, he invites her to form a band together. ``Shinokayo'', sung by Shino and played by Kayo on guitar, begins intensive training for the autumn school festival, but Kikuchi, who happens to see the two perform on the street, asks him to join the band.

“Shino Cannot Say Her Own Name” © Shuzo Oshimi/Ota Publishing ©2017 “Shino Cannot Say Her Own Name” Production Committee

I was unable to adapt to the new environment and felt alienated. I felt inferior because I couldn't study or exercise, or because I had complexes about my appearance or personality. I hurt someone with my heartless words and actions. Not being accepted by the person you care about most. The pain, hardship, and sadness that most people must have experienced during their sensitive period come to life. However, because of these negative experiences, the happiness of making friends, the joy of being absorbed in something, and the joy of realizing one's own growth shine even brighter.