Laggies: Lynn Shelton’s Film Blends a Coming-of-Age Story With a Quarter-Life Crisis
Laggies is a fantastic movie, filled with down-to-earth characters, transcendent themes, and witty comedy

Fei, a student, who was on duty in the old city of Batavia, was visited by a Dutch-Japanese girl named Sara, who lived at the beginning of the 17th century, precisely in 1628 when Governor General Jan Pieterzoon Coen took office. One day after returning from Shanghai, Fei continued his duties. It was at the Fatahi building that Sara appeared again and without realizing it, Fei was taken through a time tunnel back to the 17th century.
Laggies is a fantastic movie, filled with down-to-earth characters, transcendent themes, and witty comedy
One of the reasons I love watching movies is that, much like books, they serve as windows into other times and different places. Productions from around the world offer valuable insights into the history and culture of their respective countries. And just like literature, cinema can help us understand the present by showing us the past.
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A brave Indian woman rises from an oppressive background to become an inspired leader for women and men alike around the globe.
The 92nd Academy Awards had many strong contenders for best animated short. But which Oscar nominated short wins for diversity and inclusion?
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