Movie Reviews: Pornographer – Spring Life

Rating

★★★★

Movie Digest

Haruhiko Kuzumi and Rio Kijima met accidentally two and a half years ago. The two formed a deep bond that has lasted to this day. Rio returns to his family’s country home. Their lives have changed dramatically since then. The only thing that connects the two is the letters they still send to each other. Rio is about to give up on Haruhiko when fate intervenes. The two men meet by chance in the calm countryside and have the opportunity to reconcile; however, will their meeting be one of heartbreak or joy?

The Feel-Good Part

They used the background setting and lights very well, adding aesthetic feelings to your viewing experience.

The Disappointing Factor

There is nothing to pinpoint as a disappointing factor in particular.

In-Depth Analysis

This short film is a part of the Pornographer film franchise. The adaptation of the franchise is from a famous manga Pornographer by Marukido Maki. The film serves as a capstone for these two lovers who have come a long way in their lives. They discuss their limited communication to letters for the past two years. Rio refuses to use email or phone conversations, insisting that he enjoys the presence of the letters. The rural scenario devolves into comedy because of Rio’s over-the-top reaction, as with any great romance. They give in to the sexual tension that has been building between them since the last time they had any physical interaction two years ago. The short film concludes on a lighter note, assuring that the couple will continue to cherish one other in their ways.

Star Power

Takezai Terunosuke (Rio Kijima) and Izuka Kenta (Haruhiko Kuzumi) had good chemistry between them and delivered beautiful acting skills.

Overall Opinion

It is a short and sweet romantic movie which you will enjoy. Do give it a chance!