Koichi longed for a male partner, but whenever the moment came, he would get cold feet and fail to make his wish a reality. Upon hearing of Koichi's dilemma, an acquaintance offered to let him use his villa. Koichi decided to visit the place with his friend Tomoyuki, where they spotted a young man picking up seashells by the beach...
In all honesty, “Black and Blue” is a satisfying experience, complete with solid craftsmanship. With the help of cinematographer Dante Spinotti, Deon Taylor (the director) creates a murky, lived in atmosphere.
Written and directed by Eva Victor, who also plays Agnes, the main character, Sorry, Baby is slow and artsy, but extremely effective. It shows how the trauma developed after a sexual assault has a ripple effect and loudly echoes in the victim and her life for years after.
The movie makes it abundantly clear that Meeka becoming an official heir is the most likely going to happen. But if you are expecting to see a movie about Meeka’s perseverance and eventual ascent to the throne, prepare to be deeply disappointed.
This 2024 musical film is based on the Broadway show and the 2004 film of the same name with major differences.
I hope that more people will see Joyland, understand the situation, and eventually change themselves and society so we can have a more accommodating world where everyday tragedies like the one depicted in the film do not occur.
