A Girl In My Room

The story is about how a man became friends with a female ghost in his house.

Liked the nice traditional costume worn by the ghost! I would have mistaken her for a normal girl too since she can go out in the day and be physically touched too.

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Follow the Light

The story is about a group of students in a school at the countryside that is closing down.

Liked the nice birds eye view of the rural scenery! Thought the mosaic drawing would look better if the individual portraits were smaller.

To be honest, I was half imagining a Melancholia type of ending when the students gathered at the window to see the light from outer space. That would tie in to the drawings done by the boy. Was also a bit disappointed that there were not more items at the school closing ceremony. Maybe the girl could have sung her song then?

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A Muse Never Drowns

The story is about the friendship among a group of Japanese art students. One of them painted a portrait of another girl while that girl did a sculpture of a boat using recycled materials.

Liked the interesting soundtrack when the girl was making the boat! Also liked the scene where the three girls were describing their fears to each other!

Hey! Our dear Don-chan

The story is about how three men looked after a baby who suddenly appeared at their doorstep.

Thought this was like a Japanese version of Three Men and a Baby except that it is slower paced! Learned a bit more about how actors auditioned for their roles. Was pleasantly surprised by the easter egg after the credits.

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Lonely Glory

The story is about how a family of four siblings coped after their parents passed away.

Liked the interaction among the siblings and how the youngest sister learned more about herself and her siblings as the film progressed! Almost thought that she would take over the shop but the open ending was pretty nice too!

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