Movie Reviews: Buying Ears

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Rating

★★★★

Duration

0 Hrs 5 Mins

Movie Digest

This short film is about a hearing-impaired delivery boy and his hearing-impaired grandmother. The boy has some free time in his busy schedule, and takes the time to video call his grandmother.

The call between them forms the basis of the movie

The Feel-Good Part

Fabulous performance by the lead actor who speaks through his eyes and expressions.

The Disappointing Factor

None

In-Depth Analysis

Far away from home, a hearing-impaired takeaway boy has some free time. He uses the time to video call his hearing-impaired grandmother to check on her.

During the course of the film, it is shown that the boy is away from home taking on deliveries and leading a hard life so as to earn money to “buy ears” for his grandmother.

The emotional bond between the grandson and grandmother is expressed through facial cues

Star Power

The film has an actor Xioa Zhan who is marvelous as the delivery boy. But the true star are the scenes between the him and the grandmother.

Overall Opinion

If you want to have a good cry in a short time, then watch the movie. It is a very touching movie.