I finally had the pleasure of being able to watch this movie after becoming available in Australia.
It's a beautifully shot movie with such a fantastic focus on the beauty and culture of Kyoto. It also explores some of the difficulties of how ancient culture has been thrust into modern times and how different people cope with these changes. Through these difficulties new relationships are forged and tested. The characters are real, and I enjoyed watching their progression across the movie. The complexities of human nature and relationships are on show in this movie and I thoroughly enjoyed watching it unfold on screen.
A impressive first feature film with great things to come!!
7.0Keywords: japanidentitykyoto, japanbiracial
Plot summary
The story of a traditional Kyoto woman who runs a failing kimono business and the entrepreneurial, biracial, business consultant who comes to help keep it solvent. Along the way they fall in love, but his need for change clashes with her desire for the world to stay the same. In the end, can they change enough for each other? Set in 2018, Impossible to Imagine is a film that explores issues around identity, and how Japan is struggling to adapt and become more inclusive in the modern era even in the face of rapid depopulation. Featuring beautiful tracks from Australian/Japanese composer, Hanako Ward, and a gorgeous theme song by Jeremy Lim and Sachie Sunaga, this is a film that aims to slip into your heart, and then make you think.
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Top cast
Tech specs
720p.WEB 1080p.WEB 811.71 MB
1280*714
Japanese 2.0
NR
Movie Reviews
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Beautiful romantic drama
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Must Watch For Fans of Kyoto!
Impossible to Imagine's story, acting, production, and setting are excellent for this level of film-making. Highly recommended for casual and diehard fans of indie films, Japanese culture, and out-of-the-box romantic dramas with a unique heart and social conscience.
As an indie film set in Kyoto, it is a highly recommended watch.
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Great Film!
Some great, touching scenes. And very profound stuff about national identity. Also, wonderful casting and music!